AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoHealth Sector Restructuring: Health professionals met for three days in Nouméa City Hall to tackle New Caledonia’s struggling system, citing rising chronic disease, an ageing population, youth addictions, caregiver shortages, costly medical evacuations and fragile finances. Officials say the focus is on making health jobs more attractive, reorganising care delivery, and securing financial sustainability, with long-term illness care alone costing an estimated 40 billion francs a year for nearly 50,000 people. Local Care Priorities: The plan follows years of shocks, including COVID-19, economic downturn, nickel-sector decline and the 2024 riots, with 2025 framed as an emergency year and 2026 as a restructuring push. Regional Health Context: Elsewhere in the Pacific, the Democratic Republic of Congo’s World Cup participation was cleared despite Ebola concerns, with travel restrictions tied to outbreak risk still in place. Hospital Wellbeing Moment: A New Caledonia rescue dog, Petit, is brightening days at a hospital in Corner Brook, highlighting how small wellness touches can support patients and staff. Hospitality & Workforce: Marriott appointed John Douglas as area general manager for the Pacific Islands, with oversight including Fiji and New Caledonia.
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