AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoDengue Watch: Hawaii has reported its 11th travel-related dengue case of 2026; 10 cases involved travel to Pacific islands and territories. Palau is among areas where dengue is a year-round risk. Health officials urge residents to remove standing water where mosquitoes breed. Climate and Health: A strengthening El Niño is forecast to persist through March 2027, with below-normal rainfall expected from Palau to the Marshall Islands. The outlook raises concerns for water supplies, food security and health. Medicine Supply: Palau’s hospital reports 98% of required medicines in stock after shortages, but delayed orders under budget restrictions leave future supplies uncertain. Community Care: The Health Ministry is taking services and information to communities, with particular attention to remote islands. A new Palau House in Honolulu is also providing accommodation for patients and families receiving care in Hawaii; nine patients are staying there, with capacity for 14. Regional HIV Response: HIV diagnoses have recently risen in Palau and other Pacific islands, as Fiji faces a sharp increase in infections—prompting calls for faster action and better access to prevention and treatment.
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