Taming the ever-evolving COVID-19 data through the Pacific Data Hub

Though less affected than some regions of the world, the Pacific has not been spared from COVID-19. Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Pacific Community (SPC)’s Public Health Division has been closely monitoring the global and regional…

Healthy Tips: Doing regular medical check-ups with your local doctor

It is important to have regular medical check-ups with your local doctor. This reduces the risks of getting sick and helps detect potential life-threatening diseases. It also increases the chances for early treatment and cure. Find out more on SPC's…

World Hearing Day: Improving ENT & Audiology services in PICTs

According to data from the World Health Organisation (WHO) there is a global burden of 538 million people with hearing impairment of whom 80% live in developing nations. Estimates indicate that about 20% of the Pacific Island Country population have mild…

Healthy Tips: World Hearing Day

Today marks World Hearing Day. Good hearing and communication are important at all stages of life. Hearing loss (and related ear diseases) can be addressed when it is identified in a timely manner and appropriate care is sought. Download the App and…

Healthy Tips: Grow for your health

Grow for your health! The Pacific is blessed to have fertile soils. Having your own home garden is a great way to provide fresh fruits and vegetables for your family. Learn more about nutrition here.

PGCFE Training on Investigation and Management of Disease Outbreaks

​This training module is part of the Posgraduate Certificate in Field Epidemiology (PGCFE) Programme, accredited by Fiji National University (FNU) It is organised by SPC in collaboration with Tonga Ministry of Health and partners of the Pacific Public…

Tonga strengthens its medical laboratory handling services through certification of key officers

Tonga strengthens its medical laboratory handling services through certification of key officers  

Healthy Tips: Get active! Anytime and anywhere

Get active!  You can get active anytime and anywhere. It could involve a walk, cleaning the house, gardening or playing a sport.

Pacific Islanders enrolled in postgraduate certificate for radiology

A group of 22 radiologists from 7 Pacific Island Countries and Territories (PICTs) are undertaking a Postgraduate Certificate in Radiology Fundamentals, in another step to broaden the region’s medical expertise. The Pacific Community (SPC) with funding…

Stat of the week: case fatality ratio of COVID-19 in the Pacific Islands for the period March 2020 to January 2021

  1%: The case fatality ratio* of COVID-19 in the Pacific Islands for the period March 2020 to January 2021 (* this is the proportion of people who die among all individuals diagnosed with the disease).
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