AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoGeopolitics at the top of the agenda: The 55th Pacific Islands Forum leaders meeting is set for Palau (Aug 30–Sep 4), with leaders flagging how Cold War-style rivalry and China–US competition could shape health, security, and everyday life across the region. Obesity trends, not one-size-fits-all: A major global study in Nature finds obesity is rising fast in many low- and middle-income countries, while it has levelled off in much of Western Europe and other wealthy nations—so prevention needs to match local realities. Consent and culturally safe care: In New Zealand, the Health and Disability Commissioner says a girl’s bone graft consent process failed to meet expectations, with calls for apology and better culturally appropriate communication. Mosquito-borne risk still climbing: The CDC reports a sharp jump in dengue in the US in 2024, driven mostly by travel—reminding travellers to protect themselves. Cook Islands health workforce spotlight: International Nurses Day celebrations in Rarotonga honoured 100+ nurses, with renewed focus on investing in local nursing talent. Climate and classrooms: Samoa is starting research on how heat and humidity affect children’s learning and wellbeing at school.
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