AGP Executive Report
Last update: 18 hours agoDiabetes care in Tonga’s region: In South Auckland, Health New Zealand says diabetes dietitian wait times nearly halved after service changes (252 days to 130), but the waitlist has started rising again (75 to 152) as staffing turnover hits capacity. Dengue update: Tonga’s dengue situation is still active, with cases reported at 66; two people were hospitalised as of 25 May (Ha’apai and ’Eua), and no deaths were reported. Child poverty and disability inclusion in Tonga: Tonga has launched national policy documents, including a baseline report on multidimensional child poverty with urgent needs in housing and nutrition (especially rural areas), plus guidance for disability welfare and more inclusive disaster response planning. Regional health security context: Pacific leaders are also pushing forward work on weather, climate, water and ocean services—key for disaster preparedness that affects health systems. Community health through sport: Tonga Football Association’s Just Play programme won a Best Messaging Award for using sport to promote inclusion, education, gender equality and healthy lifestyles for young people.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result. Feedback is welcome. Please let us know if you have any comments or suggestions about the AGP Executive Report.
Perspectify News
