AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoDisaster Response: Super Typhoon Bavi’s aftermath is still unfolding across Guam and the Northern Marianas, with the U.S. Defense Department expanding support for civil recovery and early damage assessments pointing to Rota taking the hardest hit, including ongoing power outages. Public Health: A new travel-related dengue case has been identified on Oʻahu, bringing Hawaiʻi’s 2026 total to six; health teams are inspecting and stepping up mosquito control, while officials urge residents to eliminate standing water to reduce local transmission risk. Immunization Watch: A WHO-UNICEF report finds many Pacific countries are missing the 90% childhood vaccination target for multiple vaccine types, with Palau notably falling short on the final measles dose and Federated States of Micronesia missing targets for most vaccine types. Food Support: Micronesia’s Department of Public Health & Social Services is rolling out Summer EBT 2026, loading $180 benefits onto eligible children’s cards to help families buy nutritious food during summer months. Community Resilience: MCCA launched a Solar Generator Loaner Program on Tinian to provide backup clean power for mothers and expecting mothers, aiming to protect essentials like refrigeration for medicine, formula, lighting, and communication during outages. Global Health Opportunities: WHO opened its Global Internship Programme to citizens of all 194 member states, including eligible African countries, offering placements across Switzerland and worldwide offices.
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