Pacific health leaders commit to future-ready resilient health systems
PACIFIC Health Leaders reinforced the importance of resilient, equitable, and future-ready health systems grounded in Pacific priorities, country realities, and government leadership as they concluded the 17th Pacific
Tonga expects the worst as El Niño underway
TONGANS have been warned of possible significant water shortages, skin diseases, dry soil, and disruptions to household income and livelihoods as the kingdom faces a prolonged El
PACNEWS ONE, 17 AUGUST 2026
In this bulletin: 1. TONGA — Tonga appoints three new Ministers2. COOKS — Mangaia trio boosts Cook Islands Party bid for supermajority3. HAWAII — Hurricane poised to hit Hawaii as El Nino stirs
Fiji launches HIV Response Hub as Australia commits $23.5m
FIJI has opened its new National Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) and HIV Office, marking a major step in strengthening the country’s response to what has now been recognised as a generalised HIV
PACNEWS ONE, 07 AUGUST 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Australia pushes for stronger Pacific regionalism at Forum Foreign Ministers meeting2. FIJI — Australia commits FJD$23.5 million to Fiji’s HIV response as Wong backs Vuvale
PACNEWS THREE, Tuesday 4 August 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Top U.S admiral warns against coercion, says no nation will dominate Indo-Pacific2. PACIFIC — Pacific health leaders gather to shape future as PMA marks 30 years3. FIJI —
Fiji’s HIV crisis deepens as meth use drives new infections
THE shape of Fiji’s HIV epidemic is now being described in alarming terms — a graph rising sharply, almost like a cobra lifting its head before a strike. For years, Fiji recorded very low HIV numbers across its
PACNEWS ONE, 28 JULY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. B/VILLE — Bougainville leaders endorse final position and recommend 2030 Independence declaration date2. VAN — Newly appointed Director General welcomed by the MSG Secretariat staff3.SOL
Vanuatu strengthens measles outbreak defences
VANUATU has moved to sharpen its measles outbreak response as Pacific countries work to protect communities from the disease which was declared eliminated in the region in 2025.
PACNEWS THREE, 17 JULY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — MCC touts Pacific, Fiji partnerships as strategic alternative to China’s Belt and Road2. VAN — Vanuatu Opposition demands Gov’t apology over failed Matthew and
PACNEWS TWO, 17 JULY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. NZ — New Zealand, Fiji renew Duavata Partnership with focus on Trade, Security and Climate2. ACP — OACPS Ministers begin Brussels meeting with focus on Samoa Agreement3. SOL —
Cambodia’s HIV model the region cannot ignore
CAMBODIA has become the first country in the Asia-Pacific to achieve the UNAIDS 95-95-95 targets – 95 per cent of people living with HIV diagnosed, 95 per cent of those on treatment, and 95 per cent of those virally
PACNEWS THREE, 03 JULY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. FIJI — Rewa Chief says Fiji’s military immunity call challenges government to deliver accountability2. UN— Record number of countries present climate progress through transparency
Building the evidence for stronger Pacific eye care
Across the Pacific region, it’s estimated that over 1.2 million people live with blindness or vision impairment – and 90 per cent of
PACNEWS TWO, 02 JULY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. FIJI — Fiji may go to polls under current Constitution: PM Rabuka2. VAN — Former Vanuatu PM blasts Nakamal agreement3. SOL — Tribunal appointed to investigate Solomon Islands
Fiji launches $500 million hospital transformation
FIJI has allocated $FJD647 million to the health sector, with a major $500 million transformation project FIJI has allocated $FJD647
“Total elimination within reach” – Pacific health leaders on cervical cancer
GLOBAL trends show that the elimination of cervical cancer in the Pacific is a realistic and attainable goal, regional health
Investing in Pacific eye health
ACROSS the Pacific, more than one million people live with avoidable blindness. And cataracts are the leading cause. A 20-minute surgical procedure can fix the problem, and the impact is felt immediately.
Pacific must act on RHD now
RHEUMATIC heart disease (RHD) continues to place a significant burden on Pacific health
When the badge becomes heavy
AT the end of a shift in Fiji, the police badge may come off, but the work often does not.
Pacific knowledge takes centre stage in drive for health solutions
THE Pacific has the knowledge, wherewithal and expertise to deal with national health challenges.
