AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoDiabetic Foot Care Boost: Solomon Islands’ Ministry of Health is coaching frontline health workers to assess, debride and treat diabetic foot wounds earlier, aiming to cut hospital admissions and lower-limb amputations. Health Funding Oversight: The Ministry of Health and Medical Services is seeking about $6.78m in supplementary donor funding for 2025 services, including support under the Solomon Islands–Australia Health Partnership. Essential Medicines Check: A Public Accounts Committee hearing says essential medical supplies are available at about 83%, with calls to push closer to 90% and improve control over donor-managed programmes. Climate Loss & Damage Policy: Consultations in Honiara are shaping Solomon Islands’ first National Loss and Damage Policy and Investment Roadmap, with the Pacific Community supporting work to turn climate impacts into priorities for action and finance. Budget for Development: Government earmarks $345.4m (45% of budget) for economic transformation, including rural development, tourism and fisheries investment, plus infrastructure and security spending. Freshwater Security Launch: The PacFresH2O Programme was launched to protect freshwater resources and strengthen climate resilience across Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea. Maritime Health & Security Assets: Australia is handing over new RSIPF Naiad boats to strengthen near-shore response for search and rescue, medical evacuations and law enforcement. Regional Fisheries Crackdown: FFA reports 16 vessels of interest and four apprehensions in Operation Island Chief 2026 targeting illegal fishing and maritime crime.
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