AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoDengue Update: The Cook Islands has officially regained dengue-free status after 26 days without a recorded case, with the last positive dengue case logged on 28 April 2026 and monitoring continuing after Operation Namu26 was stood down on 24 April. Regional Health Watch: While the Cooks are dengue-free, Tonga is still reporting cases (66 total), with hospitalisations in Ha’apai and ’Eua and no deaths reported so far—plus ongoing reports in New Caledonia and Samoa. Diabetes Care Access: In South Auckland, diabetes patients are seeing shorter waits for specialist dietitian appointments after service changes cut average wait times, but pressure is rising again as demand grows and staffing turnover affects capacity. Health System Accountability: A coroner’s report into the neglect death of Norman Lee criticises Health NZ for “systemic failings,” highlighting gaps in care and reporting responsibilities. Road Safety & Health: Cook Islands Police are stepping up traffic enforcement this weekend, with drunk drivers making up 43% of May arrests so far, after a suspected alcohol-related hit-and-run sent a motorcyclist to hospital for a blood test. Funding for Local Health: Australia has announced NZD 2.3m in direct budget support for Cook Islands priorities including health services (ENT surgical teams, mammogram and sleep apnoea programmes, and expanded cervical cancer screening outreach) plus clinical training and health promotion.
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