AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoDrug Trafficking Warning: A major ABC investigation says global cartels are using remote Pacific islands as hiding places, transit routes and recruitment hubs, with Solomon Islands and Tonga flagged—reporters even found abandoned “narco-subs” in Malaita Province. Health Access at Atoifi: In Malaita, Atoifi Adventist Hospital is running free health checkups and a national health expo this week, screening for non-communicable diseases and offering early treatment and referrals. Water Security Push: Rabaul District in PNG has launched PacFresH2O, a fresh-water resilience project also relevant to the region’s health risks from climate shocks. Midwives Under Pressure: Solomon Islands leaders marked International Day of Midwives, calling for more midwives, stronger regulation, and safer facilities—amid a workforce far below targets. Disaster Health Strain: After Tropical Cyclone Maila, Western Province response continues with health teams stretched by damaged infrastructure and limited staff. Economy-Health Link: The World Bank warns Pacific growth is slowing in 2026 as diesel dependence and global shocks hit household budgets and services.
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