AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoWHO internships: The World Health Organisation opened its Global Internship Programme to citizens of all 194 member states, with placements across Switzerland and country offices worldwide—an eligibility boost that includes 54 African countries. Pacific health & prevention: A WHO-UNICEF report says most Pacific countries are still missing the 90% childhood vaccination goal; Tuvalu is at 93% overall but falls short on the final HPV dose for girls (78%), while Palau misses the final measles dose (75%). Tuvalu SDGs push: Tuvalu’s deputy prime minister told the UN that climate resilience and stronger global support are key to accelerating progress on health, water, and other SDGs by 2030. Vaccination targets spotlight: The same report shows uneven coverage across the region, with several countries meeting only some vaccine types in 2025. Diplomacy and health access: Reuters reports Papua New Guinea is closing Taiwan’s representative office, a move that could affect services for nationals—while Tuvalu remains one of the few Pacific states with formal ties to Taiwan. AI governance for services: UNDP highlights Pacific efforts to prepare for AI, citing Tonga’s digital-first government model and similar readiness work in Fiji, Samoa, and Vanuatu.
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