PACNEWS SPORTS, 22 SEPTEMBER 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY/HEALTH — “Don’t miss a beat” in heart health push: Serevi urges Fijians2. JIU JITSU — Seven-year-old Fijian-Tongan star wins fourth world jiu-jitsu title3. WEIGHTLIFTING
Health
Fiji declares HIV emergency
FIJI’S national HIV emergency is one of the sharpest increases in new infections globally. The emergency was declared two years after
PACNEWS ONE, 17 SEPTEMBER 2026
In this bulletin: 1. FIJI — Fiji targets 24 December for new Constitution2. PACIFIC — Pacific Ministers renew commitment to stronger, more integrated weather, climate and early warning service3. PACIFIC
PACNEWS TWO, 16 SEPTEMBER 2026
In this bulletin: 1. TAIWAN — Taiwan and Tuvalu are “more than good friends”: President Lai2. PACIFIC — U.S outlines deeper Pacific engagement3. PACIFIC — U.S welcomes Solomon Islands PM Wale’s
Solomons issues flu alert
THE Solomon Islands healthy ministry says it is closely monitoring an increase in flu-like illness across the
Fiji reports on increased influenza activity across Fiji
FIJI is reporting a marked rise in influenza-like illnesses and acute respiratory infections in the past three
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
