AGP Executive Report
Last update: 19 minutes agoHealth and Wellbeing: Samoa Export Authority chief executive Pouli Dr Keneti Faulalo will step down on 31 December to focus on an ongoing medical condition; the board says it supports his decision. Climate Risks: Samoa’s Meteorology Division is urging households and agencies to conserve water and protect crops and vulnerable people as strengthening El Niño raises drought, heat and cyclone risks. Access to Medicines: Samoa has backed a proposed regional pool to improve access to essential medicines, with Pacific countries asking WHO to set out a practical plan. Health System Gaps: Samoa is among Western Pacific countries with fewer than 14 hospital beds per 10,000 people, while the WHO warns climate pressures, staff shortages and limited funding are straining regional services. Samoa is also seeking forensic examination equipment amid a shortage of specialist pathologists. Parkinson’s Research: Researchers say a genetic form of Parkinson’s may be more common among Samoan and Tongan communities than previously recognised, opening the way for more targeted research and care.
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