AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoAviation Safety & Access: Pacific leaders met online for RAMM4, chaired by Tuvalu’s Simon Kofe, agreeing on a shared roadmap to make flights safer, cheaper, and better connected—vital for reaching hospitals and supplies across far-flung islands. Dengue Alert: Dengue activity is rising across the Pacific, with outbreaks reported in American Samoa, Kiribati, New Caledonia, Samoa, Tonga, and Tuvalu; since 1 Jan to 11 Jun 2026 there were 3,500+ confirmed cases, 156 hospitalisations, and 3 deaths—health systems may face heavy pressure. Vaccines for the Pacific: Australia’s COVID-19 vaccine donations to Pacific nations topped 1 million doses, including 7,000 to Tuvalu, as COVAX and bilateral support aim to close gaps in needed coverage. Climate & Health Link: Pacific COP31 envoys were formally appointed to elevate climate leadership globally—an important backdrop for health risks tied to warming seas and extreme weather. Coral Bleaching Watch: Scientists are searching for “super reefs” as record marine heat waves drive the worst coral bleaching on record, with major knock-on effects for coastal ecosystems and livelihoods.
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