Other Pacific Island News

Marianas Variety (September 26, 2019) – CDC warns travelers: When on Guam, avoid mosquito bites. Click HERE for the full article. 

Samoa News (September 24, 2019) – Second round of filariasis mass drug administration (MDA) underway. Click HERE for the full article. 

Pacific Daily News (September 24, 2019) – Dengue fever: U.S. Public Health Service doctor speaks on Guam outbreak, misconceptions. Click HERE for the full article. 

The Guam Daily Post  (September 17, 2019) – Guam has 2nd locally infected dengue patient. Click HERE for the full article. 

KUAM News (September 16, 2019) – State of emergency declared to prevent dengue outbreak. Click HERE for the full article. 

Pacific Daily News (September 12, 2019) – Public health: first locally acquired dengue fever on Guam in 75 years. Click HERE for the full article. 

Marshall Island Journal (September 12, 2019) – PDengue outbreak mounts in Majuro. Click HERE for the full article. 

Island Times (September 7, 2019) – 127 dengue cases in August, total 570 cases since December. Click HERE for the full article.

Guam Daily Post (September 6, 2019) – Hundreds join fight against childhood cancer. Click HERE for the full article. 

Washington Post (September 6, 2019) – Contaminant found in marijuana vaping products linked to deadly lung illnesses, tests show. Click HERE for the full article 

United Nationals Development Programme (September 3, 2019) – Strengthening disaster risk management in RMI. Click HERE for the full article.

Radio New Zealand (September 3, 2019) – Marshalls confirms first dengue death. Click HERE for the full article.

Pacific Island Times (September 1, 2019) – Yap schools closed for one month due to disease outbreaks. Click HERE for the full article.

Radio New Zealand (August 27, 2019) – Climate crisis declared a critical threat to Pacific health. Click HERE for the full article.

Marshall Islands Journal (August 22, 2019) – Dengue continues to spread. Click HERE for the full article.

Relief Web (August 14, 2019) – Pacific Health Ministers address health consequences of a changing climate. Click HERE for the full article.

Civil Beat (August 7, 2019) – The US Military wants to coordinate health care solutions in the Pacific Islands. Click HERE for the full article. 

WHO News (August 5, 2019) – Palau furthers progress in protecting people from health emergencies. Click HERE for the full article.

FSM Information Services (August 5, 2019) – Secretary Pompeo tells President Panuelo: “We’re ready to start negotiations on the Compact of Free Association.” Click HERE for the full article.

Samoa News (August 5, 2019) – Alcoholic beverages lead rise in 2nd quarter consumer price index. Click HERE for the full article.

Marianas Variety (July 30, 2019) – CHCC: protect against hand, foot, and mouth disease. Click HERE for the full article. 

University of Hawaii at Manoa, UH Med Now (July 31, 2019) – U.S. Surgeon General delivers grand rounds, urges future doctors to “use your voice.” E-cigarettes, opioids, overall declining health concern. Click HERE for the full article.

Marianas Variety (July 30, 2019) – CHCC: protect against hand, foot, and mouth disease. Click HERE for the full article. 

Islands Times (July 30, 2019) – Rising sea levels poses danger to Palau’s national hospital. Click HERE for the full article.

Marianas Variety (July 30, 2019) – CHCC pilot program seeks to help community members manage hypertension. Click HERE for the full article.

Islands Times (July 29, 2019) – IHR joint external evaluation to be conducted in Palau. Click HERE for the full article.

Marshall Islands Journal (July 25, 2019) – Canvasback treats many eye patients. Click HERE for the full article.

The Guam Daily Post (July 24, 2019) – August is Guam’s 6th annual breastfeeding awareness month. Click HERE for the full article.

Island Times (July 22, 2019) – Two Palauans complete medicine studies in Cuba. Click HERE for the full article.

Samoa News (July 18, 2019) – Committee passes Amata cosponsored bill with millions in support for American Samoa Medicaid. Click HERE for the full article.

Samoa News (July 16, 2019) – Amata welcomes over $2.3Mil health grant. Click HERE for the full article.

Marshall Islands Journal (July 11, 2019) – Mental health first responders trainers. Click HERE for the full article.

The Guam Daily Post (July 10, 2019) – Medical team to offer free clinics for children in August. Click HERE for the full article.

Marshall Islands Journal (June 18, 2019) – Wellness Center goes mobile. Click HERE for the full article.

Times (June 13, 2019) – The leaders of these sinking countries are fighting to stop climate change. Here’s what the rest of the world can learn. Click HERE for the full article.

ASTHO (May 23, 2019) – U.S. Territories face healthcare cuts if Congress does not address impending Medicaid financing cliff. Click HERE for the full article.