By: Laurel Marewibuel KOROR, Palau — In Palau’s pricey island economy, households grapple with soaring costs that threaten long-term food security, but community leaders like Chief of Agriculture Jodean Remengesau see a path forward through homegrown solutions and traditional wisdom. Taro (kukau), a local crop promoted for food security. Photo credit: Island Times “In Palau’s […]
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NCDs in Palau: Growing Health, Growing Hope
Palau in Motion By Tutii Chilton tutiichilton@gmail.com Dear Editor, The concern for politics without addressing Non-Communicable diseases (NCDs) in Palau is quite alarming. NCDs are the leading cause of death in Palau, responsible for more than 70% of all deaths. Heart disease, stroke, cancer, diabetes, and chronic respiratory illnesses are claiming lives at younger ages, […]