AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoImmunisation Watch: A new WHO-UNICEF report says most Pacific island countries are missing the 90% target for vaccinating children against deadly but preventable diseases, with Niue standing out at 100% coverage on its national immunisation schedule; Tuvalu follows at 93%, while several countries fell short on one or two vaccine types in 2025, including Palau’s measles final dose at 75% and HPV coverage gaps for girls in Tuvalu. Climate & Health Risk: Communities across the Marianas and Micronesia are bracing for more extreme weather as El Niño gets underway, with forecasters warning of a moderate-to-strong event and higher chances of very warm Pacific sea-surface temperatures—conditions that can shift storm tracks and give cyclones more time to intensify before reaching the region. Global Health Opportunities: The WHO Global Internship Programme has opened eligibility to citizens of all 194 member states, including dozens of African countries, offering placements across WHO headquarters in Switzerland and offices worldwide—an update that may broaden awareness of who can apply. Demographics Note: A global snapshot of sex ratios shows men outnumber women in only a minority of countries, with several Pacific nations appearing among male-majority populations.
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