AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoBreastfeeding & NCD prevention: Tonga’s Ministry of Health has launched its first breastfeeding policy at Vaiola Hospital, aligning with WHO/UNICEF “Ten Steps” and aiming to boost early initiation and exclusive breastfeeding to help prevent obesity, diabetes and heart disease. Public health & safety: King Tupou VI called for an urgent, integrated national response to illicit drugs, stressing education, rehabilitation facilities and stronger border control. Gender-based violence: Pacific Forum foreign ministers backed stronger, sustainable financing for gender-based violence prevention, urging gender-responsive budgeting and inclusion in national planning. Health systems & data: Tonga’s government began a coordinated push to improve public-sector data collection and sharing, linking ministry systems to national reporting to strengthen monitoring across health and other priorities. Global health tech (language for care): LINGUA Africa selected 26 projects, with healthcare a major focus, including work to build African-language tools for maternal and child health and clinical AI. Community support: Friends of Tonga was named a finalist for the 2026 .ORG Impact Awards for environmental stewardship work across the Kingdom.
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