AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoRegional Health Access: A Pacific dialysis case in New Zealand highlights the strain of relying on overseas treatment for life-saving specialist care. Cook Islands Māori and Sāmoan social worker Faálaeo Feliuai, who spent nearly a decade on dialysis before a transplant, says it was essential to keep her alive. Women’s Health: Cook Islands speakers told a UN committee that sexual-health and gender-based violence data remain inadequate. They called for a coordinated response, including reliable short-term accommodation for women facing violence. Men’s Mental Health: Rarotonga’s Te POM counsellors are urging men to seek support, saying counselling is a brave step and can help challenge shame around mental health. Penrhyn Services: A New Zealand Defence Force mission has repaired the island hospital’s plumbing and electrical systems, while its medical officer and dental team have treated more than 75 patients. Active Living: CC Tamure Fitness brings women together for traditional dance-based workouts, supporting physical activity, wellbeing and cultural connection.
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