AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoHealth Rights: Vanuatu has rejected mandatory HIV testing at Port Vila Airport, saying travellers’ consent and constitutional privacy rights must be respected as Fiji faces a growing health crisis. Hospital Pressure: A Vila Central Hospital specialist is warning men not to inject silicone, baby oil or petroleum jelly into their genitals. Complications include severe tissue damage and nerve injury, adding to pressure on the country’s limited surgical capacity. Tourism: Vanuatu Tourism Office chief Adela Issachar Aru is pitching the country as an adventure and culture destination, not just “sand and sea.” Australian arrivals rose 38 per cent year-on-year from January to July, with more than 48,000 visitors. Regional Ties: Australian officials say the Nakamal Agreement will strengthen policing cooperation, while its restriction on foreign military bases reflects existing Vanuatu law. Women in Leadership: Vanuatu is among four Pacific countries with no women in cabinet, as women hold under 8 per cent of regional parliamentary seats.
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