AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoDengue Update: The Cook Islands has officially been declared dengue-free after 26 days with no recorded cases, with the last positive case logged on 28 April 2026 and monitoring continuing after Operation Namu26. Public Health Reminder: Even with the “dengue-free” status, officials and tourism leaders are urging households and businesses to keep up mosquito-breeding prevention to avoid complacency. Regional Health Context: Tonga is still reporting dengue cases (66 total), with hospitalisations in Ha’apai and ‘Eua, and other Pacific areas including Samoa and New Caledonia also seeing activity. Road Safety & Health: Cook Islands Police are stepping up traffic enforcement this weekend as drunk driving accounts for 43% of May arrests, with a recent hit-and-run involving a motorcyclist taken to hospital for a blood test. Health Funding: Australia has announced NZD 2.3m direct budget support for Cook Islands priorities including health services (ENT surgical teams, mammograms, sleep apnoea, and expanded cervical screening) plus clinical training. Youth Wellness: WHO’s Pacific chief links youth mental health pressures to climate stress and online harms, saying exercise should be built into national mental health plans. Community Sport: Aitutaki is joining the Rising Stars Championship for netball, rugby and volleyball, with organisers pushing smoke-free, alcohol-free and healthy habits through sport.
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