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23 October 2024

Government leaders and multisectoral partners unite to tackle noncommunicable diseases and mental health issues in the Commonwealth

High-level government leaders and multistakeholder partners came together today to strengthen their commitment to addressing noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) and mental health at a ...

20 October 2024

Media release

Pacific health ministers tackle key priorities towards a healthier future for the Pacific region

Pacific Health Ministers launched their shared vision to address interwoven health challenges and work towards a healthier and more equitable Pacific region. The new Pacific Island ...

7 August 2024

News release

Scaling up medical oxygen in the Pacific: Life-saving oxygen plant now operational in Kiritimati

An oxygen plant – a key for supplying life-saving medical oxygen to patients, who suffer from COVID-19, pneumonia or other respiratory diseases – is now operational in Kiritimati, ...

19 July 2024

Media release

WHO Regional Director for the Western Pacific hands over EU-funded oxygen plants to Cook Islands and Niue

The World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Director for the Western Pacific Dr Saia Ma’u Piukala handed over European Union-funded oxygen plants to Cook Islands on 10 July and to ...