Tusi Tala, Staff Writer The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has entered into a grant agreement worth US$2 million with the government of the Cook Islands aimed at enhancing health screening capabilities at the nation’s airports. According to Cook Islands News, the funding will be utilized to upgrade health screening equipment that is essential during public…
by Tusi Tala, Staff Writer Samoa’s Ministry of Health has announced an outbreak of whooping cough, with six confirmed cases as of Thursday. According to the Samoa Health Ordinance of 1959 and the Samoa National Communicable Disease Surveillance and Control Guidelines of 2020, the confirmation of even a single case may lead to an outbreak…
by Tusi Tala, Staff Writer Training commenced this week in Suva, Fiji, aimed at assisting Pacific health professionals in tracking mosquito resistance to insecticides. The Pacific Mosquito Surveillance Strengthening for Impact (PacMOSSI) program encompasses various activities, such as identifying mosquito species to determine their local distributions, collecting larvae, and breeding Aedes mosquitoes for testing. Mosquito…
by Richard Sanders, Staff Writer In the heart of Cambodia, American entrepreneur Tom Gillespie is making waves with an innovative solution to a pressing public health challenge: mosquito-borne diseases. Recognizing the urgent need for effective mosquito repellents in tropical regions, Gillespie has developed a groundbreaking product—Mosquito Wipes. This initiative not only aims to protect populations…
Newly Endorsed WHO Executive Board Member and MHMS Minister Dr Bosawai, Photo: WHO Press Health Leaders at the 75th Regional Committee Meeting of the Western Pacific Region have been informed of Solomon Islands interventions on Digital Health. A 2022 assessment by WHO identified areas for improvement including better governance and legislation, clearer standards and improved system…
by Tusi Tala, Staff Writer The Samoa Victim Support Group has officially launched its new Psychosocial & Medical Center at the Campus of Hope shelter. This center aims to meet the mental health requirements of women and children who have experienced abuse while residing at the facility, offering essential counseling services to those in need….
by Tusi Tala, Staff Writer Guam’s US Congressman James Moylan stated that discussions aimed at compensating survivors of nuclear radiation will persist, irrespective of the outcome of the US elections. House Speaker Mike Johnson has not yet given the green light for a deal to restore the Radiation Exposure Compensation Reauthorization Act (RECA). For 23…
by Tusi Tala, Staff Writer The recent visit of Dr. Saia Ma’u Piukala, the Regional Director for the Western Pacific of the World Health Organization, to New Zealand has garnered significant support from local Pacific community leaders. Dr. Piukala, who became the first Pacific Islander to assume this role in January, spoke at the University…
by Tusi Tala, Staff Writer Health authorities in Samoa have reported an additional 12 cases of dengue fever in the most recent week ending on July 7th. Since November of the previous year, a total of 468 confirmed cases of dengue have been documented. The majority of cases persist in the Apia region, particularly affecting…
Tusi Tala, Staff Writer and Dr Bamboo, Health Editor The legislative body of French Polynesia, known as the Territorial Assembly, has approved the use of cannabis for medical purposes this week. As a result, the importation of these products is permitted as long as they are legally authorized in their country of origin. Future plans…