AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoChild Health Funding: Geraldton Regional Aboriginal Medical Service (GRAMS) is set to receive a $1.95m grant to expand child development services up to age 18 and strengthen paediatric care, including clinical and family support. Community Health Events: NAIDOC Week’s 50th anniversary kicked off at GRAMS with a cake-cutting and flag-raising ceremony, highlighting community-led wellbeing and access to culturally responsive care. Seychelles–India Health Links: During PM Narendra Modi’s June 27–29 visit, India and Seychelles signed nine agreements including healthcare cooperation, alongside digital payments (UPI) and maritime security, with India also announcing a ₹1,250 crore line of credit and delivering a fast patrol vessel. Reef Restoration & Health: A new Seychelles reef study (PLOS ONE) uses sound to track restoration progress at Cousin Island, pointing to how healthier reefs “sound” different—useful for protecting marine ecosystems that support local livelihoods. Mosquito-Borne Disease Risk: Imported infections remain a concern as tropical mosquitoes can spread diseases; one report notes chikungunya is commonly imported from Seychelles, urging travellers to use repellents and cover up. Blue Economy Training: The African Development Bank signed an MoU with Shanghai Ocean University to boost skills and AI-enabled training for aquaculture and fisheries—relevant to seafood health and sustainable livelihoods.
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