AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoHIV Crisis Response: Fiji has declared a national HIV emergency after UNAIDS data showed infections rising 12-fold over 15 years, with about 1 in 60 people living with HIV (and 1 in 50 among pregnant women). The government says it will rapidly scale up testing, treatment and prevention, including access to PrEP, after gaps were flagged: only 39% knew their status and just 22% were on antiretroviral treatment. City Health & Services: Papua New Guinea’s National Capital District Commission (NCDC) is calling for stronger municipal management as Port Moresby moves into its next growth phase, aiming for a capital that is “clean, healthy, safe and planned.” Women’s Cancer Prevention: In PNG, cervical cancer advocates say about 12 women die each week from a preventable disease, urging wider vaccination and screening—noting only around 5% of eligible women are screened each year. Health Worker Safety: A PNG doctor, Dr Robert Waiye, died after an alleged assault at Kundiawa Provincial Hospital in Simbu; police say seven suspects are in custody. Health System Support: PNG is also pushing climate-resilience health care projects and rural hospital support, including new funding for resilience and service delivery.
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