AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoRegional Medical Care: Indonesia’s naval hospital ship is in Fiji through October 13, offering specialist care and knowledge-sharing with local health workers; it treated 656 patients and performed 14 surgeries during a recent visit to Vanuatu. Maternal Health: UN climate chief Simon Stiell warned that extreme heat is linked to preterm births, stillbirths and low birth weight. A survey found 73% of maternal health professionals had seen more heat-related complications and adverse birth outcomes in the past five years. Tuvalu Health Planning: Tuvalu’s health director says climate change is a health emergency and the country needs AUD$12.9 million over five years to put its Health National Adaptation Plan into action. Household Health: Pacific officials say fuel-price rises are driving up transport and food costs, with children missing meals and families delaying clinic visits; governments are using social protection and subsidies to cushion the impact.
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