AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoClimate and Health: WHO says Pacific health systems face rising climate risks, workforce shortages and tight budgets; seven Pacific island countries have yet to include health in their national climate plans. Medicine Access: Tuvalu has backed a WHO proposal for Pacific countries to jointly procure essential medicines, aiming to improve access to safe, affordable supplies. Island Services: ADB’s new five-year Pacific strategy includes Tuvalu and puts climate resilience, stronger institutions and reliable essential services at its centre. Digital Health: Tuvalu joined health officials from 10 other countries at a Taiwan forum on using digital technology in healthcare, with attention to privacy and data security. Heart Health: A regional surgeon warns that diets high in salt, sugar and processed foods, along with inactivity, increase heart disease risks; Tuvaluans have also received specialist valve surgery through a regional programme.
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