AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoFlu Alert: Health authorities say under-fives are at highest risk as flu-like illnesses surge across the Cook Islands, urging quick vaccination and preventive care. Cross-border Care: Health New Zealand and Te Marae Ora have re-signed a partnership to strengthen specialist referrals to New Zealand, using a new centralised process to assess and coordinate patients. Regional Health Systems: Pacific Heads of Health wrapped up in Rarotonga, focusing on resilient health systems for a digital age, including NCDs, reproductive health, workforce support, health data and climate resilience. Port & Mining Debate: Greenpeace Aotearoa condemned a US–NZ co-funded Penrhyn (Tongareva) port upgrade, warning it could open the door to deep-sea mining and calling it resource grabbing. Pacific Sports & Health: Cook Islands triathletes gained key international race experience ahead of the Pacific Games, while Fiji’s Rugby League World Cup squad includes Cook Islands opponents in the group stage. Marine Health & Recovery: A new study highlights damselfish helping wounded corals heal faster, pointing to fish habitat protection as a conservation lever.
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