‘It’s just like flu’: misinformation and fear hamper Papua New Guinea’s Covid vaccine rollout
Three months since Papua New Guinea launched its Covid vaccine rollout, just 60,000 people – or 0.6% of the population – have received their...
Australia sends second medical team to Fiji amid growing diplomatic tensions
Australia is sending a second medical assistance team (AUSMAT) to assist Fiji’s worsening COVID-19 crisis, as diplomatic tensions in the region escalate.
The rapid response...
Fiji reports 647 positive cases of COVID-19 and one death
Fiji has reported 647 new cases of COVID-19 and one COVID-19 death Tuesday.
Ministry of Health and Medical Services permanent secretary Dr James Fong says...
Chinese vaccine launched in Port Moresby
The Chinese vaccine, Sinopharm, that arrived in Papua New Guinea last month was launched Tuesday at the Port Moresby General Hospital.
This means that it...
Talks on repatriation of stranded Nauruans in Fiji
Nauruans stranded in Fiji because of COVID-19 border restrictions could be making their way home soon.
Discussions were being held between the Nauru COVID-19 Taskforce...
Vaccinations key to recovery: PIF
The Pacific Islands Forum Secretary-General has appealed for people in the region to be fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 pandemic in order for some...
Solomon Islands PM caution citizens to be wary of delta variant
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare says the Government is cautious of the imminent threat of the ‘delta variant of COVID-19’ in neighbouring Fiji.
Speaking...
COVID-19 vaccine booster doses as Delta variant rips around the world shows ‘disappointing inequality’:...
The COVID-19 Delta variant is travelling around the world at a “scorching pace” driving a new spike in cases and deaths, but it’s exposing...
Fiji’s positive Covid-19 cases spike to 873; minor among reported deaths
Positive COVID-19 cases have spiked yet again for Fiji with 873 new cases and three deaths reported for the island nation Monday.
Ministry of Health...
Vaccination remains important part of Fiji response to COVID: Dr Morris
Fiji's Ministry of Health is preparing for increased numbers of severe COVID-19 cases.
The Australia and New Zealand medical assistance team( that is working with...
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Lord Fakafanua elected Tonga’s new Prime Minister after parliamentary vote
Tonga's Legislative Assembly has elected Lord Fakafanua as the kingdom’s new prime minister following a secret parliamentary ballot this afternoon.
Interim Speaker Lord Tangi...
Pacific health systems at breaking point as Australia, NZ labour schemes drain skilled workers:...
A major new study by the Australia Institute has warned that labour migration policies promoted by Australia and New Zealand are accelerating a health...
TD03F upgraded to tropical depression, bringing heavy rain and strong winds to Fiji
Tropical Disturbance TD03F has been upgraded to a Tropical Depression and is expected to bring heavy rain and strong northerly winds to Fiji over...