AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoCoastal safety & disaster readiness: Tongan oceanographer Dr Moleni Tu’uholoaki’s work is strengthening coastal inundation early warning systems, aiming to translate cyclone forecasts into clear household impacts for homes, roads, schools, hospitals and other key services. Water & health risk from El Niño: Tonga Meteorological Service expanded drought declarations as a strong to very strong El Niño is forecast, warning of lower water supplies, possible well drying, and knock-on health effects like dehydration, skin problems, and more infectious disease risk when hygiene water is limited. Mosquito-borne disease watch: Hawaii reported another travel-related dengue case on Oʻahu, with officials urging people to remove standing water—especially with rain risk—while transmission risk is expected to be low. Community health & wellbeing beyond clinics: Tonga’s Friends of Tonga was named a finalist for a global environmental award for community-led work that supports freshwater access, climate resilience, and reduced plastic pollution. Public health in the wider region: A Tongan community in Utah is reeling after a deadly shooting outside an LDS funeral, renewing calls for unity and support for young people to resolve conflicts without violence.
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