By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang Koror, Palau (August 13, 2026) -The Ministry of Health & Human Services, through its Division of Environmental Health (DEH), has ordered an immediate recall of water products from Palau Ralm Company namely two bottled water brands – Ralm Bottled Water and Palm Spring Bottled Water – until further notice, following failed […]
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Whooping Cough Case Confirmed in Palau; Health Officials Urge Vaccinations, Vigilance
By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang KOROR, Palau (June 29, 2026) — Health officials have confirmed a case of pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, in Palau, prompting an investigation and renewed calls for residents to check their vaccination status. The Ministry of Health and Human Services announced the case involves a 54-year-old man who had completed […]
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Taiwan Medical Team Completes Five-Day Outreach Across Palau
By: Laurel Marewibuel KOROR, Palau — The Taiwan Root Medical Peace Corps concluded a five‑day medical mission in Palau on June 26, delivering mobile health services and public‑health education across several states, Taiwan and Palauan officials said. The outreach team visited Peleliu, Angaur, Ngaremlengui, Koror and Belau National Hospital from June 22–26, providing consultations, basic […]
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Prepare Before You’re There: Palau Marks STI Awareness Month
By: Ngeldei Tulop KOROR, Palau — April is recognized in Palau as Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Awareness Month, carrying the theme “Prepare Before You’re There,” a message health officials say is both timely and critical for the nation’s youth and wider community. With rising concerns over STI cases across the Pacific, local health authorities and […]
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Airai Club of Guam Donates Essential Supplies to Palau Transition Facility Patients
Vice president praises act as reflection of Palauan culture of care By: Summer Kennard KOROR, Palau (April 3, 2026) — “Your good deed is a testament to our strong Palauan culture and way of life, to always help those among us who need help the most,” Vice President and Minister of Health and Human Services […]
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Koror State Distributes Operation Christmas Drop Supplies to Hospital and Jail
By: Summer Kennard Koror State officials and community partners on Monday distributed donated supplies from Operation Christmas Drop to national ministries and correctional facilities, continuing efforts to ensure the annual humanitarian aid reaches those most in need. Koror Ipang Seineng, Maiberel and Koror State Gov reps delivering to BPS Director Elobt supplies from Christmas Drop […]