AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoCold Snap Watch: Tonga recorded its coldest temperature on record at 8.6°C in ‘Eua, with health officials urging extra care for older people, young children, and anyone with underlying conditions. Food & Soil Security: A University of the South Pacific researcher is developing climate-smart taro farming tools for Fiji, Samoa and Tonga, aiming to protect yields as soil health declines and weather becomes more extreme. Community Health Tech: Vanuatu launched the HeartCare mobile app to help community health workers screen for heart disease risk earlier, using readings like blood pressure and cholesterol to connect people to care sooner. Climate Resilience in Action: Former NFL player Haloti Ngata joined Tonga volunteers to plant mangroves and promote sustainable farming methods like no-till and composting to strengthen coastal protection and resilience. Regional Health-Linked Sport Funding: Australia’s $250m Pacific Rugby League Partnership (with Tonga involved) is framed as more than sport—supporting education, leadership, violence prevention and healthier communities. Pacific Health Context: Extreme weather across the region, including Super Typhoon Bavi, is disrupting homes and livelihoods—raising knock-on risks for health and food supplies.
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