Due to a combination of physiology and behaviour, children are potentially more vulnerable to severe heat-related illness such as heat stroke or heat exhaustion.
India, along with Liechtenstein, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Mexico, and Andorra, played a key role in the unanimous adoption of the United Nations General Assembly resolution declaring 21 December as World Meditation Day.
Diagnosed in March, Vihaana has undergone two bone marrow transplants, multiple blood transfusions, and is now fighting pneumonia in the paediatric ICU.
This addition builds on the charity’s mission to assist families of children aged 0-15 diagnosed with cancer, offering free programs at every stage of their cancer journey.
The PRF will provide grants for climate adaptation, disaster preparedness, loss and damage response, and community-led clean energy projects, with Pacific governments taking the lead in deciding funding priorities.
Minister for Multicultural Affairs Anne Aly said language skills were a national asset that created opportunities for young people while strengthening cultural understanding.
The visit comes amid growing concern over fuel supply vulnerabilities in the Pacific, where island nations remain highly exposed to global supply chain disruptions and rising energy costs.
