AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoPacific health security: SPREP is urging Pacific communities to prepare for El Niño impacts after the WMO’s Pacific Regional Climate Centre declared an El Niño event underway, stressing early action to protect families and health. Mosquito-borne disease watch: Hawai‘i’s Department of Health reported a new travel-related dengue case on Oʻahu tied to a visitor; officials say local spread risk is low but remind people to remove standing water and reduce mosquito breeding. Regional crime and health links: Tonga Police highlighted how transnational crime is shifting to digital networks, with experts calling for stronger regional cooperation that also involves health and community partners. Workforce and care access: New Zealand welcomed a record number of Pacific medical graduates into the health system, with Pacific doctors noting how shared language and cultural connection can improve patient communication and care. Tonga recovery update: Tonga international Eli Katoa says he’s training regularly under medical supervision while recovering from a serious brain injury, with return to contact still uncertain.
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