Vice president highlights community health outreach, with focus on improving access for remote islands By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (Oct. 29, 2026) – “Our health is most important above all,” Vice President and Minister of Health Raynold Oilouch told residents during the Ministry of Health and Human Services’ (MHHS) 15th town hall meeting with communities […]
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Palau hospital reports 98% of required medicines in stock, but future supply uncertain
By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau — Palau’s hospital has resolved its recent medicine shortage, with 98% of required medicines now in stock, but the Ministry of Health and Human Services cannot guarantee a consistent supply as the government’s current budget restrictions delay the next orders. Sonsorol Governor with women from Sonsorol at the MHHS Townhall […]
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Palau launches updated National Nutrition Guidelines during World Food Day celebration
By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (Oct. 16, 2026) — Palau launched its updated National Nutrition Guidelines on Oct. 16 during the country’s World Food Day celebration at the Bureau of Agriculture in Ngchesar, promoting healthier eating habits and helping communities prevent noncommunicable diseases. Students visiting different booths during the World Food Day learning about proper […]
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“Nurses Serve From the Heart”: Palau Celebrates National Nurses Week
Proclamation recognizes nurses’ dedication, compassion and growing role in healthcare delivery By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau – (May 7, 2026) “Nurses are special people, because of all professions, they serve from the heart,” said Vice President and Minister of Health & Human Services Raynold Oilouch as Palau officially marked National Nurses Week in recognition of […]
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Palau Unveils Facility for Medically Cleared Patients Who Need Temporary Housing
By: Summer Kennard KOROR, Palau (December 11, 2025) — “We often have patients who are already medically cleared but continue to occupy beds because the hospital has no alternative placement,” Public Health Director Sher Madraisau said this week, as the Belau National Hospital opened its long-awaited Transition Facility — a new service and dedicated building […]