AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoHeart health push in Vanuatu: The Vanuatu Ministry of Health has launched the HeartCare mobile app, letting trained community health workers, church leaders and NGOs do screenings in people’s communities—tracking blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol and BMI to flag cardiovascular risk earlier, ahead of heart attacks and strokes. Food security under El Niño: Tonga’s agriculture officials are urging farmers and households to plan for drier months, with drought warnings in Ha’apai and alerts elsewhere; sandy soils in Ha’apai and lower groundwater could hurt crops like yam, cassava, taro and watermelon, raising pest and disease stress. Pacific health funding at risk: An OECD report warns global aid is falling to the lowest level since 2014, with health spending back near pre-pandemic levels—flagging major cuts that could hit public health and disease control across Pacific small island states, including Tonga. Communications for health access: Tonga has officially launched the Communications Commission Tonga (CCT) headquarters, with leaders stressing reliable digital systems for healthcare, emergency services and everyday services. Eye health planning: The Fred Hollows Foundation NZ highlights that most vision loss in the Pacific is avoidable or treatable, and is supporting Pacific-led research to map where eye care services are most needed.
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