New Caledonia reports spike in dengue cases
AUTHORITIES in New Caledonia have reported a sharp rise in dengue fever cases, with more than 640 probable and confirmed infections recorded since the start of 2026. Weekly case counts have been climbing steadily since
USP study finds microplastics
A STUDY by the University of the South Pacific (USP) has established the first baseline evidence of microplastics in Fiji’s drinking
Fiji Water Foundation Announces 2025 Community Grant Recipients
NADI, March 18, 2026 – The FIJI Water Foundation (FWF), one of the largest philanthropic organisations in
Whooping cough claims 7 in Vanuatu
REPORTS from Vanuatu say the death toll from a recent Whooping Cough outbreak is now seven, with three infants among the
Teach us about us: Pageant winner calls for holistic learning
DOCTOR Peggy Ravusiro is a public service health professional – recently graduated from the Fiji National University’s School College of
Population time bomb ticks, pressure on PNG resources
PAPUA New Guinea is quickly losing control of its soaring population growth which threatens to outrun the country’s ability to provide for its people within five
TE RAN AE E MANO, E MOA MAN TE MWEENGA (Safe Water Starts at Home): “How Kiritimati’s Nei Baneawa Women Are Leading the Way”
On Kiritimati Island, clean water is more than a basic need – it’s a community effort.
Fiji’s strategic healthcare planning for change
FIJI'S Ministry of Health completed a three-day transformation summit earlier last week to finalise a strategic plan for 2026–2031, informed by extensive data and stakeholder
Fiji’s HIV epidemic escalates
Suva, Fiji – A new rapid assessment reveals that unsafe injecting practices, driven by an absence of harm reduction services such as needle/syringe programmes, are putting people who inject drugs in Fiji at increased
Taiwan and Fiji: Partnering for better health
A quiet transformation is unfolding across Fiji’s clinics. Through technology, training, and trust, Taiwan’s partnership with Fiji is helping bring the nation’s health system into the digital age – one patient
Silent health emergency looms as Fijian lifestyles change
RISING diabetes rates in Fiji have sparked and urgent public health initiatives as experts emphasise the critical link between diet, lifestyle, and insulin
We Say
THE rising number of teenage pregnancies in the Pacific is an issue which must be addressed in an innovative
Fresh food – path to health and resilience
PACIFIC Island countries are increasingly recognising that the path to better health begins on the plate. Fresh, nutritious food is no longer a mere dietary preference; it is a vital public health
A prescription for a healthier Pacific
AROUND the Pacific, if we don’t start making serious changes, our health systems could be swamped by a perfect storm of disease, distance, and
A pair of flip-flops: The life and lessons of Dr Eddie McCaig
IN a career spanning nearly five decades, Dr Eddie McCaig has been a surgeon, a professor, a mentor, and a pioneer in Fiji’s health
Viral infection sweeps across Fiji
AN influenza-like illness is sweeping across Fiji where health facilities have reported a surge in acute respiratory
Eye disease trachoma eliminated in Fiji
THE Fred Hollows Foundation has welcomed the World Health Organization’s (WHO) validation that Fiji has eliminated the eye disease trachoma as a public health
Protect Pacific people, don’t let down your guard, says WHO rep
PACIFIC health ministers have been challenged to tackle HIV, climate change and emergencies head
Tongan doctor to head Pacific Community
DOCTOR Paula Vivili has been appointed Director General of the Pacific
Menopause is not a Choice for Women – Break the Silence and Let’s Talk About It!
What do we want? Break the Silence and Stigma on Menopause! When do we want it? Now!
Solomon Islands removes menstrual product taxes
THE Solomon Islands has abolished all taxes on menstrual products, becoming the first Pacific nation to combat period
Health is the focus: Sanitation key to rural settlements
A YOUNG woman is turning the spotlight on rural sanitation challenges.
