AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoSpecialist Care in Tonga: A baby with a serious congenital lung condition received life-changing surgery at Vaiola Hospital through the NZ Medical Treatment Scheme, avoiding a risky overseas transfer and building local specialist skills alongside visiting Pasifika Medical Association clinicians. Assistive Technology & Inclusion: Seventeen-year-old Penisimani Sakalia became Tonga’s first prosthetic running-blade recipient after a 60-day trial arranged with Össur Australia, opening new pathways for para athletics toward the 2028 Paralympics. Aging Support: Construction has started on Tonga’s first integrated aged care facility at Houma, Tongatapu, backed by ADB, Japan and Tonga, aiming to strengthen social protection as the elderly population grows. Public Health & Prevention: A WHO-UNICEF update shows Tonga missed the 90% immunisation goal for two vaccine types in 2025, highlighting ongoing gaps in child protection. Health & Climate Risk: A Lancet Countdown SIDS report warns Tonga and other small island states face rising health threats from extreme heat, drought, and climate-sensitive diseases, despite low emissions. Media & Drug Threats: Tonga media is urging stronger reporting and journalist protection as drug-related risks demand better public health communication.
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