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A fraying lifeline: chronically under-funded and lacking …

WEBA fraying lifeline: chronically under-funded and lacking resources. Pacific islands health care faces the crisis of a lifetime. The COVID-19 pandemic hasn’t just …

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Opinion: PNG’s new health plan: “Leaving no one behind …

WEBBy Di Brown, Kylie McKenna and Michele Rumsey . Following nearly two years of COVID-19 prompted commentary on the vulnerabilities of the health system in …

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Study finds Pacific accounts for nine of the 10 most obese …

WEBStudy finds Pacific accounts for nine of the 10 most obese countries in the world. New analysis published in the Lancet has found that Pacific island countries …

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BSP Health Launches New Medical Product

WEBBSP Health, a subsidiary of BSP Life, and market leader in private health insurance, today announced the launch of a new product called Value Health Care.. …

Category:  Health Go Health

PNG Health sector faces 'serious shortfall in manpower': …

WEBPapua New Guinea Shadow Minister for Health and Public Service, Elias Kapavore has supported comments made by the Health Minister Dr Lino Tom and …

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Improving Pacific Islanders health in NZ and the region

WEBThe Niuean-born New Zealand doctor, public health academic, public policy expert and advocate for reducing health inequalities of Māori and Pasifika people, says the centre’s …

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Opinion: A call for medical détente in the Pacific Islands

WEBPooling the expertise and resources of development partners is a win not only for regional healthcare but soft diplomacy, Eileen Natuzzi writes.

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Dr Piukala appointed WHO Regional Director for the …

WEBJanuary 24, 2024 _ WHO Media _ Health, Tonga, WHO _ News, Dr Saia Ma’u Piukala. The World Health Organization (WHO) Executive Board today confirmed the appointment of …

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U.S., FSM begin exploring military training opportunities …

WEBSecretary of Defence Lloyd J. Austin III hosted FSM President Wesley Simina at the Pentagon last week to explore opportunities for new cooperation on U.S. …

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NCDs cannot be ignored says Tonga PM

WEBTongan Prime Minister Hu’akavameiliku Siaosi Sovaleni has called for a collective effort to tackle the leading cause of death and disability in Tonga – heart …

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US$59million PNG hospital named after Somare

WEBUS$59million PNG hospital named after Somare. March 28, 2023 _ The National/Pacnews _ News, Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape opened …

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Under Siege: Plastic Pollution Threatens Solomon Islands marine life

WEBPHOTO: Charley Piringi. A threat to marine life. One of the most heartbreaking consequences of plastic pollution is its impact on marine life. Chancelor of …

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Traditional medicine: Affirmation or resurgence

WEBThe World Health Organization defines traditional medicine as “the sum total of the knowledge, skill, and practices based on the theories, beliefs, and experiences …

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Tonga and Solomon Islands make bid for WHO Regional Director …

WEBTonga and Solomon Islands have nominated medical experts for the position of World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Director for the Western Pacific. Tonga …

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PNG Parliament Committee wants 40 doctors reinstated

WEBLast year, Health and HIV/AIDS Minister Dr Lino Tom raised concerns about the shortage of doctors and wanted the 40 doctors to be re-employed in the public …

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Tuvalu PM announces new Cabinet

WEBTuvalu’s newly-elected Prime Minister, Feleti Teo has named his Cabinet lineup. Governor General Tofiga Vaevalu Falani, in the exercise of authority granted by sections 63, 64, …

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WHO dismisses Fijian senior official after sexual misconduct …

WEBDr Temo Waqanivalu. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has dismissed Dr Temo Waqanivalu, a senior official accused of three separate instances of sexual misconduct …

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Mass resignation in Yap state hospital

WEBApril 5, 2022 _ Pacific Island Times/Pacnews _ Federated States of Micronesia, Health, Yap _ News, Aerial view of Yap. The mass resignation of 40 doctors and nurses at Yap …

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Tonga's Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala nominated to lead WHO Western …

WEBTonga’s Minister for Health, Dr Saia Ma’u Piukala has been nominated as the next World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Director for the Western Pacific. His candidacy …

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