AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoSuper Reefs for Coral Survival: New research suggests nearly one-third of the world’s coral reefs are climate-resilient, offering hope for protecting reefs across the Marshall Islands, Kiribati and Tuvalu as heat-driven bleaching continues. Heart Care Access for Kiribati Children: Free cardiac treatment at Fiji’s Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Heart Hospital is bringing children home after surgery, including Kiribati babies and young kids treated for conditions like rheumatic heart disease—families say early screening and prompt care are key. Hospital Expands Cardiac Services: The same Fiji hospital plans to extend specialised heart services beyond children to adults and adolescents, aiming to reduce the need for costly overseas travel. Safe Disposal of WWII Explosives in Betio: New Zealand and Kiribati teams safely moved and disposed of about 300 unexploded ordnance items in Betio, with medical staff on standby and evacuations when some degraded shells had to be detonated in place. Tuna for Food Security: The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency and SPC launch “Tuna Bites’” to promote tuna as a key protein source for Pacific diets, including in Kiribati. El Niño Water and Health Warnings: ChildFund New Zealand warns that a strong El Niño could disrupt rainfall patterns, raising pressure on drinking water, food supplies and children’s health—especially where fuel shortages already strain services.
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