AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoFisheries & Health Security: The 25th Forum Fisheries Committee Ministerial Meeting wrapped up in Wellington, with Tuvalu among ministers discussing regional cooperation and the future of Pacific fisheries—an important backbone for food security and nutrition. Aid & Public Health Pressure: OECD reporting warns Pacific small island states are among the hardest hit as global aid drops to the lowest level since 2014, with health spending slipping back toward pre-pandemic levels and infectious disease control funding expected to fall sharply. Clean Water Access: A new data map highlights where safely managed drinking water is still out of reach, showing that more than 2 billion people globally lack safe water at home—an issue that directly affects diarrhoeal disease risk and overall wellbeing. Chronic Disease Risk: A global obesity roundup points to Pacific islands carrying a disproportionate burden of obesity and related non-communicable diseases, underscoring the need for prevention and healthier food environments. Local Health Research Momentum: A regional research symposium in Auckland spotlighted Pacific-led work, including progress on HPV self-testing uptake for cervical cancer screening and ongoing gaps like limited radiotherapy access.
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