AGP Executive Report
Last update: 37 minutes agoHigh Seas Treaty: A new commentary marks the High Seas Treaty (BBNJ) entering into force on 17 January 2026, stressing that a deal on paper won’t protect depleted marine life unless countries fund enforcement, build scientific capacity and share ocean benefits fairly. Adolescent Nutrition in Seychelles: Seychelles’ 2025 Global School-Based Student Health Survey flags growing dietary pressures for ages 11–17, including lunch skipping, heavy take-away reliance and high sugar intake, with local ministries and WHO partners involved in the monitoring. UK Health Visa English Rules: The UK says four health professions—doctors, dentists, nurses and midwives—may be exempt from the English test for the Health and Care Worker visa if they’ve already passed an approved assessment through their regulated body. UK Visa Exemption Countries: The UK also published 17 countries/territories whose nationals don’t need to prove English for the same visa, with most African countries not included. Health Financing Focus (Africa): The UN Economic Commission for Africa convened a high-level advisory group on health financing, pushing stronger coordination between health and finance ministries and more domestic funding for African health systems.
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