AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMaritime Safety: Life Flight (Fiji) Trust is urging seafarers, maritime operators and the Government to expand use of emergency locator beacons (EPIRBs/PLBs), saying they can cut search times by sending GPS coordinates straight to rescue teams—after a recent case where six medical professionals survived nearly 38 hours adrift in Lau waters; the group points to Tuvalu and Kiribati as examples where beacons improved rescue outcomes. Disaster Preparedness: Tuvalu hosted Australian-led Exercise Longreach (July 13–15) to strengthen disaster response coordination across agencies including Tuvalu’s Department of Health and National Disaster Management Office, reflecting the country’s high risk from cyclones and droughts. Regional Health & Environment Link: Pacific countries are progressing on SWAP2, a regional waste and pollution project that includes Tuvalu, aiming to improve waste infrastructure and reduce marine litter through shared surveys and planning. Health-Adjacent Pacific Aid: A new report says Australia outspends China on Pacific development finance, while noting China’s visible projects can include medical clinics—relevant for how health services may be supported across the region.
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