AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoOcean Health & Food Security: Pristine Seas’ Argo expedition is set to survey Samoa’s newly protected marine areas using SCUBA checks, deep-sea cameras, seabird counts, deep-ocean sampling, and environmental DNA—aimed at building a science baseline to support Samoa’s plan to protect 30% of its ocean. NCD Targets: Samoa’s second Pathway for Development sets a goal to cut non-communicable diseases by 5% (including diabetes, hypertension, cancer, overweight and obesity), with monitoring led through the Ministry of Health’s systems. Child Support Rollout: Samoa is moving ahead with the Child Well-Being Benefits programme—$200 at birth and $100 monthly for eligible children up to 35 months; registration opens in September and closes Nov 30. Drug-Free Samoa: A new national working group has started planning a coordinated Drug-Free Samoa response focused on prevention, mental health, family support, and treatment links. Online Safety for Kids: Samoa’s new Ombudsman flags unregulated social media and risky platforms as a major child rights concern, calling for stronger governance. Travel Health Alert: With dengue fever risks in the Pacific, travel advisories for Samoa stress mosquito protection (repellent and protective clothing) and staying alert to symptoms.
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