AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoConstitution Watch (Fiji): Fiji is targeting a new Constitution by 24 December 2026, with a constitutional review report released by PACNEWS on 17 September. HIV & Testing (Fiji): Fiji’s health policy debate continues as a minister says mandatory HIV testing is not under the HIV Act, while noting male-to-male HIV cases are leading among men. Regional Health Security (Pacific): Pacific ministers renewed commitments to stronger, more integrated weather, climate and early warning services—a key public health issue for disaster preparedness. Antimicrobial Resistance (Pacific): A PACNEWS digest highlights efforts to fight antimicrobial resistance by improving patient care and choosing the right test for the right patient. Local Health Workforce (Northern B.C., linked via College of New Caledonia): Canada and B.C. launched a free health-care administration training program in Prince George, investing nearly $600,000 and partnering with the College of New Caledonia to support people facing employment barriers. Emergency Care & Safety (Vanuatu ferry disaster): Reports from Vanuatu describe a ferry sinking with at least one death and 30 missing, while survivors are recovering at hospital—an urgent reminder of the need for rapid rescue and medical response. Digital Health & Child Safety (Australia): Australia’s proposed digital duty of care would require platforms to protect users—especially children—from harms including eating disorder content and bullying, with options to turn off algorithm-driven feeds.
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