Handbook to Guide the Development of a National Multisectoral NCD Plan and the Establishment of a National Multisectoral NCD Committee
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Healthy Tips: Aim to eat from each food group at every meal
Aim to eat from each food group at every meal. Your meal should contain food from the 3 food groups: Energy, body building and protective foods.
Fill half your plate with vegetables and remember that one plate is enough.
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Stat of the week: Protein contained in fish and seafood consumed in the Pacific
Photo credit: Francisco Blaha
Fish is one of the main sources of dietary protein in the Pacific. Raw yellowfin tuna flesh contains 24.4g of protein per 100g. Are you interested to know how much protein is contained in other fish and seafood consumed in…
Microbiology equipment distributed for anti-microbial surveillance and control
Over the past 2 months, Clinitek urine chemistry analyser equipment has been distributed to Cook Islands, Fiji and Nauru, enhancing the countries microbiology diagnostic capacity.
Microbiology is the study of all living organisms that are too small to be…
World Health Day 2021: Building a fairer healthier world for everyone
The Pacific Community (SPC) is working with Pacific Island Countries and Territories (PICTs) to roll out their COVID-19 vaccination plans. So far COVID-19 vaccine has been administered in 12 PICTS.
Building a fairer, healthier world in the Pacific region…
Stat of the week: COVID-19 vaccination in the Pacific Island Countries and Territories
As of 30 March 2021 a little over 260k doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in 12 Pacific Island Countries and Territories (Am. Samoa, Fiji, Fr. Polynesia, Guam, Marshall Ils, FSM, New Caledonia, Mariana Ils, Palau, PNG, Solomon Islands,…
Healthy Tips: Help stop the spread of COVID19
The coronavirus can contaminate surfaces for a few hours or even up to several days. The virus can then transfer to your hands and to your face. To help reduce the spread of coronavirus, wash your hands regularly with water and soap, disinfect…
„We will overcome it“: Experiences of the impact of COVID-19 in Suva, Fiji
This story originally appeared on the Inter Press Service website, it has been republished here with permission.
Healthy Tips: Prevent the spread of COVID-19 by practicing simple hygiene measures
Prevent the spread of COVID-19 by practicing simple hygiene measures, including social distancing, covering your mouth when you cough and sneeze, and wearing masks when needed.
Healthy Tips: Clean hands save lives
Clean hands save lives! Help stop the spread of COVID-19 & other infectious viruses by washing your hands regularly and avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.