AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoWHO Regional Committee in Dili: Timor-Leste PM Xanana Gusmão used the opening of the WHO South-East Asia meeting to push health equity—saying no one should be denied a healthy life because of where they’re born or what they can afford—while WHO chief Tedros backed the need for stronger systems and aligned partners. Workforce and training focus: India’s J.P. Nadda told ministers that expanding medical, nursing and allied health capacity is key to universal health coverage, highlighting big growth in medical colleges and plans to add thousands of postgraduate seats, with priority for underserved areas. STI governance cooperation: STEPAN launched a new phase of regional science, technology and innovation policy work for 2026–2030, including a comparative study of Malaysia and Timor-Leste’s STI governance. Border research and language ties: Indonesia’s Nusa Cendana University and the Timor-Leste consulate in Kupang agreed to boost joint border research and expand Portuguese-language education, with student exchanges and forums planned. Health award in Nepal: Nepal’s NNJS received WHO’s 2026 regional public health champion award in Dili for restoring sight through equitable eye-care services. Energy and jobs watch: Finder Energy narrowed bids to refurbish the Petrojarl I for Timor Sea production tied to the Kuda Tasi and Jahal project, a move that could shape near-term offshore work and timelines.
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