430 million face hypertension threat in Western Pacific
About 430 million people across the Western Pacific are affected by hypertension, putting millions at risk of heart disease, stroke and premature death as...
New Zealand scores poorly on health protection in climate plans, Timor-Leste among top performers
New Zealand has scored among the lowest countries globally for integrating public health into its climate plan, while Timor-Leste ranks among the top five...
Former NZ PM Clark criticises New Zealand for abstaining on UN pandemic declaration
New Zealand has abstained from voting on a United Nations General Assembly political declaration on pandemic prevention, preparedness and response, citing concerns over national...
UN adopts pandemic declaration despite U.S opposition
The United Nations General Assembly has adopted a political declaration on pandemic prevention, preparedness and response despite opposition from the United States, Israel and...
WHO Pacific chief pushes global action on oral health crisis
World Health Organisation (WHO) Western Pacific regional director Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala has called for stronger global investment and political commitment to tackle oral...
WHO struggling to meet health-related goals in Western Pacific
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
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...
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...
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
A total of 53 countries had best practice policies in place for tackling industrial trans fats in food as of last year, vastly improving...
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Vanuatu takes maritime dispute with France to international arbitration
Vanuatu has launched international arbitration proceedings against France over competing maritime claims involving reefs, atolls and small islands between Vanuatu and New Caledonia.
The proceedings,...
Australia open to recruiting Pacific Islanders into military, Conroy says
Australia is considering expanding military recruitment from Pacific Island countries beyond Papua New Guinea but says its initial focus will be on ensuring the...
Pacific pushes for rotating seat on UN Security Council
Pacific nations are building international support for a dedicated rotating seat for Small Island Developing States (SIDS) on the United Nations Security Council, alongside...