Tag: Pacific Islands
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Measles Outbreak Alert: Pacific Nations Race to Contain Rising Cases in New Zealand
Overview of the Outbreak A growing measles situation in the Pacific region has prompted health authorities in Samoa, the Cook Islands, and New Zealand to issue alerts and intensify vaccination campaigns. In New Zealand, Health NZ Te Whatu Ora reported 11 confirmed cases of measles across the country, spanning Northland, Auckland, Taranaki, Nelson, Manawatū, and…
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Measles Outbreak in Pacific: NZ Cases Rise and Alerts Issued
Overview: Measles alerts ripple through the Pacific Health authorities in several Pacific nations have issued alerts as measles cases surface in New Zealand and spread concern across the region. While New Zealand reports a growing number of measles cases, governments in the Cook Islands and Samoa are warning travelers and communities to take preventive measures.…
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Measles Outbreak Alerts Ripple Across the Pacific as New Zealand Reports Rising Cases
Measles outbreaks are drawing sharp attention across the Pacific as health authorities in New Zealand and several island nations respond to a rise in cases. With 11 confirmed cases reported in New Zealand this week, public health officials are urging vigilance, vaccination, and rapid isolation to prevent further spread of a highly contagious disease. H2:…
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Trump presses vulnerable nations as shipping emissions vote nears: risk to climate progress and trade
Overview: A high-stakes moment for shipping and climate action The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is poised to reaffirm a landmark plan: a carbon pricing mechanism that would require shipping companies to pay for their greenhouse gas emissions. The funds would support a transition to cleaner fuels and assist developing nations in adapting to, and mitigating,…
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Fiji’s HIV Surge: Bluetoothing, Chemsex and Needle-Sharing Behind a National Crisis
Overview: A fast-moving HIV crisis in Fiji Fiji is confronting one of the world’s fastest-growing HIV epidemics, driven by a mix of unsafe injecting practices, sex, and drugs. The country recorded a dramatic surge in cases over the past five years, with the number of people living with HIV rising from under 500 in 2014…
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Fiji’s HIV Spike Fueled by Bluetoothing, Chemsex and Needle Sharing
Overview: A Nation Confronting a Rapidly Expanding HIV Epidemic Fiji, a small South Pacific nation of under a million people, is grappling with one of the world’s fastest-growing HIV epidemics. From fewer than 500 people living with HIV in 2014 to about 5,900 by 2024, the country has seen an elevenfold increase in a decade.…
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National EHR Coverage in Pacific Island Countries: An Environmental Scan
Introduction National electronic health records (EHRs) are widely seen as engines for stronger health systems, enabling seamless data flow across primary, secondary, and tertiary care while informing policy and clinical decision-making. In the Pacific Island context, where populations are geographically dispersed and infrastructure can be uneven, achieving a national, scalable EHR is particularly challenging yet…
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National Electronic Health Record Coverage in Pacific Island Countries and Territories: An Environmental Scan
Overview: The state of national EHRs in Pacific Island Countries and Territories National electronic health records (EHRs) promise to improve care continuity, coordinate services across community, primary, secondary, and tertiary levels, and generate data to guide policy decisions. In the Pacific Island region, geographic dispersion, limited infrastructure, and workforce constraints present unique challenges for national…
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National EHR Coverage in Pacific Islands & Territories: Environmental Scan
Overview: Mapping national EHRs in the Pacific Islands and Territories National electronic health records (EHRs) promise to strengthen health systems by linking patient information across care settings and supporting policy decisions. In the Pacific Island Countries and Territories (PICTs), however, geography, workforce shortages, and limited infrastructure have historically constrained digital health progress. This environmental scan…
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Climate Justice Wins: PISFCC & Aguon Receive the Right Livelihood Prize
Climate Justice Wins: PISFCC & Aguon Receive the Right Livelihood Prize On October 1, 2025, the Right Livelihood Foundation announced a landmark award that spotlights climate justice at the highest level of recognition. Pacific Islands Students Fighting Climate Change (PISFCC) and human rights activist Julian Aguon from Oceania were named recipients of the Right Livelihood…