AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoImmunisation Watch: A new WHO-UNICEF report says most Pacific island countries are missing the 90% target for vaccinating children against preventable diseases, but Niue stands out with 100% coverage on its national immunisation schedule (Tuvalu follows with 93%). The report notes even higher performers can fall short on specific vaccine doses: Tuvalu missed the final HPV dose for girls (78%), Palau had only 75% coverage for the final measles dose, and Kiribati hit just four of its targets in 2025. Local Health Context: The findings underline that “overall” coverage can hide gaps in particular vaccines—meaning children may be only partially protected even when national figures look strong. Citizenship Testing (Non-health): Separate New Zealand reporting says a planned citizenship test is set for in-person delivery from late 2027, after officials weighed online testing risks like cheating and test integrity. WHO Opportunities (Non-health): WHO also opened its Global Internship Programme to citizens of all 194 member states, including eligible applicants from across Africa.
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