AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoBreast Cancer Access for Pa Enua Women: Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health and the Cook Islands Breast Cancer Foundation signed an MOU to co-fund airfares so eligible Pa Enua women can travel to Rarotonga for mammography screening—adding certainty and clearer roles to long-running support. Hepatitis B Awareness: A New Zealand health update highlights hepatitis B as a “silent epidemic” because most people don’t know they carry it; diagnosis needs a blood test, and the virus can lead to serious liver disease and cancer. Health & Safety Reminder: A coroner’s recap in New Zealand details a fatal motorcycle crash where the rider wasn’t wearing a helmet or protective clothing, underscoring preventable injury risks. Ocean Health & Resilience: A month-long scientific voyage on Kaharoa II delivered baseline data on the health of the Cook Islands’ ocean to support climate resilience and better ocean management. Northern Group Community Links: An Australian High Commissioner visit to Pukapuka and Nassau included community projects like sports support and street lighting—strengthening wellbeing through local initiatives.
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