AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoWHO TB Push: WHO South-East Asia members, meeting in Dili, pledged stronger, more integrated action against tuberculosis—focusing on earlier diagnosis, broader prevention and treatment, financial protection for families, and readiness for new TB vaccines. Health Systems Upgrade: The same WHO regional session adopted a resolution to improve equitable access to quality-assured medical devices, in vitro diagnostics, and assistive technologies, with time-bound steps for national life-cycle management, baseline assessments by 2028, and implementation plans by 2030. Dili Declaration on Health Workforce: Member states also backed the Dili Declaration on Human Resources for Health, aiming to close gaps in where specialised care and skilled workers are available, while boosting health financing and resilience. Agriculture Tech Talks: India’s agriculture minister held bilateral discussions with Timor-Leste on institutional cooperation for agriculture research, technology and innovation, including food security support. STI Governance Spotlight: STEPAN’s regional STI policy work included a comparative look at Malaysia and Timor-Leste governance systems, highlighting shared gaps and next steps for collaboration.
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