Addressing the mosquito menace in the Pacific
From 2012 to April 2023, a total of 98 reported mosquito-borne viral infection outbreaks and circulation have been reported by Pacific Island countries and territories (PICTs). Seventy-two per cent (71/98) were dengue fever, twelve per cent (12/98) were…
Understanding antimicrobial resistance in the Pacific
World Health Day 2024
World Health Day is a global health awareness day celebrated every year on 7 April, under the auspices of the World Health Organization, as well as other related organizations.
Fiji Health focusses on Post- COVID Conditions
The Fiji Ministry of Health and Medical Services was one of the first few Island countries to respond to COVID-19 cases. Together, with regional development partners and donors, it was able to develop preparedness and response plans to effectively manage…
Addressing nursing workforce challenges in the Pacific
Nurses together: A force for global health
Nurses Together: A Force for Global Health was the theme for the 4th Pacific Heads of Nursing and Midwifery meeting held at the Tanoa International Hotel in Nadi, Fiji, from 14 -16 November 2023.
Nurses are at the forefront of health care and play a…
Private-public partnerships in Pacific Health
Pacific experts gather in Fiji to boost communication capacity during emergencies
Communication experts from American Samoa, Cook Islands, Fiji, French Polynesia, Marshall Islands, Nauru, New Caledonia, Niue, Northern Mariana Islands, Palau, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu come together for the…