The Ministry of Health (MOH) continued to test more front line workers (health care workers and first responders). Thirty-two specimens were collected and tested on April 16, 2020, and all results were negative. Testing will continue the rest of April, following guidelines set by MOH. MOH continues to urge the public to practice preventive measures […]
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CDC sends experts to fight measles outbreaks in Pacific islands neighbouring Samoa
WASHINGTON, 12 DECEMBER 2019 (WASHINGTON POST) — Federal health officials are sending teams of experts to Pacific island nations in response to measles outbreaks amid concerns that a major outbreak on Samoa could heighten the spread of disease. The Centre for Disease Control (CDC) already deployed two experts to Samoa, where measles has overwhelmed the […]
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Celebrating World Aids Day with Communicable Disease Unit
To commemorate those who have passed away from HIV/AIDS, the Communicable Disease Unit (CDU) celebrated World’s AIDS Day last week Friday at the Health Information Resource Center (HIRC) located in Medalaii from 9am to 3pm. This year’s theme was “Ending the HIV/AIDS epidemic community by community.” This event was open to the public and completely free […]
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UN leads bid for cheaper insulin, expanding access for diabetics worldwide
GENEVA,14 NOVEMBER 2019 (UN NEWS CENTRE) —Overly expensive insulin could be a thing of the past – and life-changing news – for millions of diabetics under a plan launched by the World Health Organisation (WHO) on Wednesday to diversify production globally, just ahead of World Diabetes Day. Announcing the initiative in Geneva, the UN agency […]
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Measles case on Samoa to Auckland flight
AUCKLAND, 07 NOVEMBER 2019 (AUCKLAND REGIONAL PUBLIC HEALTH) —Auckland Regional Public Health Service (ARPHS) has been notified of a case of measles in a New Zealand resident returning from Samoa to Auckland. The person did not know they had measles at the time. Auckland Regional Public Health Service Medical Officer of Health Dr Maria Poynter […]
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Taiwan Root Medical Peace Corps conducts five-day mission in Palau
Taiwan health specialists are in Palau to conduct a five-day medical mission starting yesterday, November 4. The Taiwan Root Medical Peace Corps (TRMPC) arrived on October 28 to provide free health services such as general clinic and prenatal checkups, Orthopedics services, internal medicine, dental services, and acupuncture, among others. Doctor Cho-Tsai Chang said that this […]