AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoPacific health access: Fiji’s Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Heart Hospital is expanding free paediatric cardiac care across the Pacific, running school and community screening (56,000+ so far) and using catheter procedures so some children can return home quickly. Climate-linked food and water risk: At the Pacific Islands Forum in Palau, leaders pushed COP31 support for clean energy and finance as science warns warming beyond 1.5°C could cut tuna access fees by up to US$90m a year and reduce coastal fish catch by as much as 65%, threatening nutrition and livelihoods; Tuvalu is also facing rising flooding risk. El Niño preparations: ChildFund New Zealand warns fuel shortages plus El Niño could strain drinking water, food supplies and children’s health, urging early action now. Health workforce and services planning: Smaller Island States leaders flagged priorities including health workforce mechanisms and procurement, alongside transport and fisheries, to better deliver support to communities. Regional action beyond security talk: Panellists stressed turning commitments into measurable outcomes year-round, with coordination needed across health and other cross-border threats. Tuvalu in the spotlight: Fiji says Tuvalu will help bring Pacific health and development priorities into COP31 discussions.
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