Kiribati: ICT equipment will strengthen health information systems
Suva (Fiji) - Efforts towards strengthening health information systems in Kiribati were well received as witnessed during the official handover of ICT equipment on behalf of the Ministry of Health at the Kiribati High Commission in Fiji.
The Pacific Community continues to deploy health experts to support Pacific Island Countries and Territories
Transforming Public Health in Vanuatu
Strengthening Health Interventions in the Pacific – Data for Decision-Making (SHIP-DDM) programme in Vanuatu.
Interactive training that strengthens health leadership in the Pacific
Stat of the week: In Kiribati, more than the half of the population is covered by at least a 4G mobile network
In Kiribati, more than the half of the population is covered by at least a 4G mobile network.
This is a great improvement on the estimated 10% coverage in 2013. Information and communications technology can alleviate the challenges of distance and…
SPC's 2022 Highlights: To stay healthy, eat your colours - Discover the lentil curry recipe
A plateful of colours: Lentil curry For more details about the recipe or yellow and orange foods, please check out the book “A plateful of colours!” on SPC’s website:
Professional development and training contributes to significant increase in Pacific women doctors
Series of stories for 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence 2022
In the Pacific, women represent 75 percent of the nursing workforce and 48 per cent of doctors – a significant increase of 18 per cent in female doctors in the…
Health experts collaborate to provide support to Tuvalu amidst COVID-19 outbreak
Tuvalu was COVID-19 free up until October 2022 however since that time, reported community transmission of COVID-19 cases as of 24 November 2022 has now reached 2362.
The Pacific Community (SPC) with funding support from the Department of Foreign…
Règlementation pour la lutte contre les maladies non transmissibles dans le Pacifique : guide et recommandations
World Diabetes Day: Why health education is important
Photo: Diabetes education session in Tonga, supported by SPC
This year’s theme for World Diabetes Day is ‘education to protect tomorrow’. It is a recognition that today we have more access to science literature and resources to improve the…