The Launch of a Multi-sectoral National NCD Strategic Plan 2019-2023: Scaling up Action on NCD in the Solomon Islands
Non-communicable diseases (NCD) account for around 75% of all deaths in the Pacific including the Solomon Islands, creating a ‘human, social and economic crisis’ and representing a hurdle to the healthy island vision and a barrier to achieving…
Non Communicable Diseases in focus at the 13th Pacific Health Ministers meeting
The Pacific is known for its subsistence living, communal farming practices and self-sufficiency when it comes to fresh farm produce. But the region also has a growing reputation as having one of world’s highest Non-communicable disease (NCDs) rates. For…
Pacific Health Ministers address health consequences of a changing climate
SPC Director General Dr Colin Tukuitonga, French Polynesia’s Minister of Health Dr Jacques Raynal, and WHO Western Pacific Regional Director Dr Takeshi Kasai during discussions at the 13th Pacific Health Ministers Meeting.
Minister of Health of French Polynesia presides the Pacific Health Ministers Meeting
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Image et Communiqué de la Présidence de la Polynésie Française
Le président de la Polynésie française, Edouard Fritch, a officiellement ouvert, mardi matin à la Présidence, la treizième réunion des ministres de la Santé…
Colin Tukuitonga, Director-General of the Pacific Community, remarks at the 13th Pacific Health Ministers Meeting
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13th Pacific Health Ministers Meeting
Remarks by Colin Tukuitonga, Director-General of the Pacific Community (SPC)
07 to 09 August 2019 - Papeete, French Polynesia
Ia orana, bonjour and Pacific greetings
I would like pay my…
Speech of the President Edouard Fritch, French Polynesia Presidency, Official opening of the 13th Pacific Health Ministers Meeting
Speech of the President Edouard Fritch, French Polynesia Presidency
Official opening of the 13th Pacific Health Ministers Meeting
07 August 2019 - Papeete (French Polynesia)
Honourable Regional Director of the World Health Organization, Dear Doctor…
Pacific Health Ministers visit Moorea Hospital and French Polynesia General Hospital
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Image et Communiqué de la Présidence de la Polynésie française
Pacific health dietary guidelines for people with diabetes: A handbook for health professionals and educators
Pacific Health Ministers Meeting
Image: 12th Pacific Health Ministers Meeting - Rarotonga, Cook Island (2017)
Health ministers from Pacific island countries and areas will gather in Papeete, French Polynesia for the 13th Pacific Health Ministers Meeting.
The biennial…