Pacific Island countries get boost in health data with ICD-11 centre
Improving medical certification of cause of death in the Pacific
International Women’s Day: Working together across all SPC programmes to improve gender equality
Photo: This International Women’s Day directors from several SPC divisions joined a Panel Discussion, as part of the ‘One-SPC Event for International Women’s Day’. Credit: SPC
On International Women’s Day we celebrate the achievements of women but…
Empowering youth to champion healthy living and prevent Non-Communicable Diseases in the Pacific
Our youth are our future. We must ensure that they practice healthy lifestyle choices and behaviours, empowering them to become future champions and influencers of healthy living in our communities.
Changing Perspectives: Let’s Talk About Obesity!
Today is World Obesity Day with the theme Changing Perspectives: Let’s Talk About Obesity!
Remember obesity is preventable so don't forget to keep a healthy diet and stay physically active!
Mosquito-borne diseases become climate reality in warming Pacific
Disease surveillance by the WHO shows mosquito-borne diseases such as malaria and dengue fever are rising sharply.
Climate change forecasters have warned for years that the warmer and wetter world created by the climate crisis will drive a surge…
Kiribati: ICT equipment will strengthen health information systems
Suva (Fiji) - Efforts towards strengthening health information systems in Kiribati were well received as witnessed during the official handover of ICT equipment on behalf of the Ministry of Health at the Kiribati High Commission in Fiji.
The Pacific Community continues to deploy health experts to support Pacific Island Countries and Territories
Transforming Public Health in Vanuatu
Strengthening Health Interventions in the Pacific – Data for Decision-Making (SHIP-DDM) programme in Vanuatu.