How a simple and robust communication network has improved Pacific regional epidemic surveillance
World Field Epidemiology Day: Epidemiology programme in the Pacific strengthening health interventions
7th September marks World Field Epidemiology Day recognizing and raising awareness of the pivotal role field epidemiologists play in protecting the health of populations in times of public health emergencies, such as the COVID-19 pandemic.
For twenty-…
Standards for perioperative nursing manual launched
Perioperative nursing in the Pacific Islands Countries and Territories (PICTs) has developed significantly over the last six years and the launch of the first edition standards for perioperative Nursing in PICTs Manual & Online Version is testimony…
3rd Pacific Heads of Nursing and Midwifery (PHoNM) Meeting,
The PHoNM meeting is held in acknowledgement of the importance of nursing in the Pacific. It provides a platform to influence and drive nursing priorities and policies in the region. The PHoNM provides executive level oversight for regional nursing…
Training for shipping of infectious substances is key to identifying health security risks
A series of trainings on shipping infectious substances is underway in the Pacific to help public health laboratories strengthen capacity and identify health security risks efficiently.
13th Directors of Clinical Services (DCS) Meeting
The main objectives of the Thirteenth DCS meeting is to review, discuss and make recommendations on important issues related and/or impacting clinical services in the region.
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RMI Guidelines for health living: a guideline for community members
Infection prevention and control standards strengthened in Vanuatu
Health workers in Vanuatu have taken part in Infection Prevention Control (IPC) training measures on new the surgical site infection (SSI) surveillance program, the prevention of antimicrobial resistance and the strengthening of infection surveillance.
A conversation with: Supporting health research projects with Dr Deral Nand
The Pacific Community (SPC) supports opportunities for capacity development of health experts who specialise in specific health areas while furthering their studies.
13th Pacific Heads of Health Meeting
The main objective of the meeting is to review, discuss and make recommendations to the Pacific Health Ministers Meeting (PHMM)