A rotary club in Palau has a unique approach in solving obesity in the country – building “obstacle playgrounds” among public schools to instill the importance of having active lifestyle to Palauans at an early age. Rotary Club of Palau President Danka Ledgerwood told the Times that the obstacle playground they recently turned over to […]
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MOH to hold a meeting in Ngermid to address dengue outbreak
In collaboration with Koror State Government, the Ministry of Health (MOH) has organized a town hall meeting in Ngermid this Friday 6pm to address the ongoing rise of Dengue fever. The MOH released a statement requesting all the residents to attend the meeting to discuss how the spread of dengue can be prevented. This will […]
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Walk with your country’s flag: MoS organized a Global Citizen Walk
All nationalities were invited at Erngul Park with their country’s flag for a ‘Global Citizens Walk’ which was held today at 5 AM. This event was organized by the Ministry of State as a part of National Government Wellness Program and the prime objective of this event is to promote a healthier lifestyle. The walk […]
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122 Dengue cases recorded in July: Health Minister
The total number of dengue cases recorded this July had reached 122, surpassing the 89 cases noted last month. Minister of Health Emais Roberts assessed about the dengue outbreak cases have increased from December last year up to this year July. Minister Roberts has requested the residents to seek early treatment. Minister asks to overlook the […]
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Health Minister says financial schemes for health a must in climate change adaptation
KOROR, PALAU – Health Minister Emais Roberts stressed the importance of mobilizing new financial resources for health as part of climate change adaptation. Roberts, in his speech during the First Climate and Health Ministers’ Meeting held in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on July 1, had emphasized the impacts of climate change to human health […]
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One dead due to dengue epidemic in Palau
The Ministry of Health (MOH) had reported that one person died recently due to the dengue epidemic in Palau, seven months after the health institution declared an outbreak on December 7, 2018. In a recent report dated July 11, the MOH said that the patient died due to complications of dengue fever. The MOH, however, […]