AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoDigital Access: Forty-five off-grid schools are set to receive solar power and Starlink internet over the next two years, with nearby communities also gaining access. Officials say new connections must come with safeguards to protect users. Fiji also plans to extend connectivity to 500 more villages after reaching 420. Cybersecurity: Ministers warned that cybercrime, online fraud and a shortage of skilled workers threaten Fiji’s expanding digital infrastructure, and called for stronger systems, public awareness and local expertise. Health Technology: The US-backed STRIDES programme will strengthen Fiji’s laboratory testing, disease surveillance, sample transport and staff training to help detect outbreaks earlier and respond faster. Maternal Health Research: A Fiji study found signs of depression in 33% of 325 mothers surveyed in the year after childbirth; 16% needed clinical attention, highlighting the need for early identification and support.
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