Healthy Tips: Help stop the spread of COVID19
The coronavirus can contaminate surfaces for a few hours or even up to several days. The virus can then transfer to your hands and to your face. To help reduce the spread of coronavirus, wash your hands regularly with water and soap, disinfect…
„We will overcome it“: Experiences of the impact of COVID-19 in Suva, Fiji
This story originally appeared on the Inter Press Service website, it has been republished here with permission.
Healthy Tips: Prevent the spread of COVID-19 by practicing simple hygiene measures
Prevent the spread of COVID-19 by practicing simple hygiene measures, including social distancing, covering your mouth when you cough and sneeze, and wearing masks when needed.
Healthy Tips: Clean hands save lives
Clean hands save lives! Help stop the spread of COVID-19 & other infectious viruses by washing your hands regularly and avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.
Taming the ever-evolving COVID-19 data through the Pacific Data Hub
Though less affected than some regions of the world, the Pacific has not been spared from COVID-19. Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Pacific Community (SPC)’s Public Health Division has been closely monitoring the global and regional…
Healthy Tips: Doing regular medical check-ups with your local doctor
It is important to have regular medical check-ups with your local doctor. This reduces the risks of getting sick and helps detect potential life-threatening diseases. It also increases the chances for early treatment and cure.
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World Hearing Day: Improving ENT & Audiology services in PICTs
According to data from the World Health Organisation (WHO) there is a global burden of 538 million people with hearing impairment of whom 80% live in developing nations. Estimates indicate that about 20% of the Pacific Island Country population have mild…
Healthy Tips: World Hearing Day
Today marks World Hearing Day.
Good hearing and communication are important at all stages of life.
Hearing loss (and related ear diseases) can be addressed when it is identified in a timely manner and appropriate care is sought.
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Healthy Tips: Grow for your health
Grow for your health! The Pacific is blessed to have fertile soils. Having your own home garden is a great way to provide fresh fruits and vegetables for your family.
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PGCFE Training on Investigation and Management of Disease Outbreaks
This training module is part of the Posgraduate Certificate in Field Epidemiology (PGCFE) Programme, accredited by Fiji National University (FNU)It is organised by SPC in collaboration with Tonga Ministry of Health and partners of the Pacific Public…