AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoImmunisation Watch: A new WHO–UNICEF report says most Pacific countries are missing the 90% target for fully vaccinating children, with Kiribati hitting only four vaccine targets in 2025 and Palau falling short on measles with just 75% coverage for the final dose. Digital Health Access: A new ITU and Internet Society report highlights how community-run internet networks can help connect remote islands like Kiribati, stressing that local people must help design, run and maintain services that can support health care and other essentials. AI Governance for the Pacific: UN bodies are pushing for stronger AI rules as the digital divide widens, while Pacific countries are urged to shape AI adoption through digital readiness work—an approach highlighted in Tonga, Fiji, Samoa and Vanuatu. Regional Security Spillover: Coverage of China’s missile test near Tuvalu and Kiribati notes Pacific leaders struggled to agree on a unified response, underscoring how regional tensions can affect planning and public priorities, including health.
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