New in-country COVID-19 testing now allows for early intervention in Kiribati
The newly established RT-PCR molecular container laboratory in Kiribati has achieved its final validation from the Doherty Institute in December indicating readiness in the diagnosis and management of COVID-19 and the application of its technology.
This…
Vanuatu PGCFE training on EPI 826-03: Investigation and Management of Disease Outbreaks
The Postgraduate Certificate in Field Epidemiology (PGCFE) course is part of the SHIP-DDM capacity building program. The PGCFE course is made up of five modules and this training is on module 3 which is EPI 826-03 Investigation and Management of Disease…
Stat of the week: Doses of COVID-19 vaccine administered in the Pacific Region by the end of 2021
By the end of 2021, 3,982,436 doses of COVID-19 vaccine were administered in the Pacific Region.
To learn more about Covid-19 updates in the Pacific, please visit this page.
International Day of Epidemic Preparedness- Strengthening capacity in the Pacific region
The World Health Organisation declared International Day of Epidemic Preparedness in 2020 to create awareness around the importance of the prevention, preparedness, and partnership against epidemics especially during this COVID-19 pandemic.
Stat of the week: 76 is the average National Health Preparedness capacity score among the nine Pacific countries with a score
Average National Health Preparedness capacity score (self reported out of 100) among the nine Pacific countries with a score. This measures the ability to respond to a public health emergency.
Today we celebrate International Day of Epidemic…
Stat of the week: There are 374 health facilities in the Solomon Islands
There are 374 health facilities (aid posts, clinics, community health centres, hospitals) in the Solomon Islands.
Did you know that the Pacific Data Hub and Tupaia recently announced a data sharing collaboration that…
Post graduate certificate program strengthens health interventions in the Pacific
Self-assessment of data flow within health ministries across the Pacific has become a priority for the sector in order to combat major health issues such as the NCD crisis.
To boost the capacity of the health workers in the region, the Strengthening…
New training for Pacific public health laboratory staff will help region now and in the future
The Pacific COVID experience has shown that laboratory services to help identify health security risks and provide timely, accurate and reliable diagnosis of emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases, needs to be strengthened.
In support of this…
Access to Diabetes Care, If not now, when?
World Diabetes Day: Access to Diabetes Care, If not now, when?
by Berlin Kafoa
November 14th is World Diabetes Day, promoted every year in response to the increasing threats to health and sustainable development due to diabetes, experienced globally and…
Pacific nurses gaining new skills and certifications thanks to critical care training program: Profile Series
The essential role of nurses in the Pacific has been put in the spotlight during the COVID crisis. These front line workers have taken on high levels of risk in a job that demands long hours and wide ranging medical expertise. To help support these…