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WHO struggling to meet health-related goals in Western Pacific

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The Western Pacific Region of the World Health Organisation (WHO) is getting healthier compared to other regions and was the least affected by Covid-19...

Ten additional countries in the Western Pacific region pledge to invest in WHO

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In a historic show of support, 10 more countries in the Western Pacific region pledged to provide an additional US$ 12.1 million to the...

WHO welcomes health ministers to Manila to consider a new vision and actions to...

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The World Health Organisation (WHO) regional office for the Western Pacific Monday welcomed ministers, other senior health officials and key partners from across the...

World Bank President urges Fiji to fix health system gaps: Prioritise People, facilities, and...

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World Bank President, Ajay Banga has urged Fiji to address key challenges in its health sector, calling for improvements in facilities, training, and community...

Half the world now following doctors’ orders on cutting trans fats: WHO

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A total of 53 countries had best practice policies in place for tackling industrial trans fats in food as of last year, vastly improving...

Crucial conversations on Climate, Health and Education on the margins of SIDS4

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Health is a powerful and compelling argument for climate action. We need to build coherence and foster collaboration across partners and donors alike to...

‘Health for all’ is under threat from climate change: PNG Health Minister

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Papua New Guinea Minister for Heath Dr Lino Tom has warned that the very idea of ‘health for all’ is under threat from climate...

Hepatitis killing thousands daily, WHO warns in new report

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The number of lives lost due to viral hepatitis infections is increasing and already accounts for 3,500 deaths daily, according to a report by...

Project which ‘eliminates’ dengue extended to Pacific

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An Australian project which “all but eliminated dengue fever” in Far North Queensland has been successfully extended to Fiji, Kiribati and Vanuatu. The programme uses...

Health and Disaster Risk Management experts in Tuvalu discuss findings of climate change risk...

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Climate change affects every facet of life for Pacific islanders, and for Tuvalu which is one of the most vulnerable countries to the impacts...

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