AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoDengue Victory, But Stay Alert: Cook Islands has been declared dengue-free again after 26 days without a recorded case, with the last positive on 28 April 2026 and the official status set on 25 May—ending a year-long fight that began in May 2025. Regional Reality Check: Tonga is still reporting dengue (66 cases, two hospitalised as of 25 May), while New Caledonia, Samoa and Futuna have also seen cases—so the “dengue-free” label doesn’t mean mosquitoes can be ignored. Youth Mental Health & Climate: WHO’s Pacific chief links rising youth mental health strain to climate stress, online misinformation and fast-changing tech, urging governments to treat exercise and mental wellbeing together. Health Funding Boost: Australia announced NZD 2.3m direct budget support for Cook Islands health, tech and NGOs, including clinical training, outreach cervical screening and visiting surgical teams. Road Safety Push: Police are stepping up traffic enforcement as drunk driving drives 43% of May arrests.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result.
Perspectify News
