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Ambassador Lee ROP-Taiwan statement calling China to exercise self-restrain

Ambassador Jessica Lee of the Republic of China-Taiwan to the Republic of Palau issued a statement yesterday on behalf of her government calling for China to exercise self-restrain and not escalate conflict, to heed the call of international community to maintain peace and stability in the region. China in response to US Speaker Pelosi’s visit […]

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Palau hospital receives first MRI equipment

Belau National Hospital received brand-new Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) equipment for the first time, one of the top-of-the-line medical diagnostic pieces of equipment donated by Japan to Palau.  Other equipment in the donation package includes a brand-new CT scan and two X-Ray machines, which are expected in a few months. “With equipment here, the training […]

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NEC convenes to improve Palau’s early warning system

With the ever-increasing intensity and frequency of climate-induced natural hazards in Palau, an effective early warning system (EWS) is urgently needed to ensure protection of lives, livelihood, property and infrastructure.  To improve Palau’s early warning system, a three-day workshop was held on March 22-24, 2023 by the National Emergency Committee (NEC) members.  The ultimate objective […]