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Renewal of Niue’s Health Strategic Plan 2025-2035 to be held this week
Television Niue
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February 11, 2025
Director of Niue Health-Minerva Ikimau spoke with BCN News on some upcoming activities for her Department. This month will see the department carry out a multi-stakeholder engagement for the renewal of the Niue Health Strategic Plan 2025-2035, a...
Fisheries Officials Meeting Concludes In Niue With Strong Commitments To Regional Cooperation And Sustainability
Scoop
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The 138th Annual Officials Meeting of the Forum Fisheries Committee (FFC) has officially concluded in Alofi, Niue, after a productive week of deliberations and strategic discussions. Over 80 fisheries officials were in Niue for the FFC Officials...
Young Pacific leaders talanoa on Ocean Health
TP+
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May 19, 2025
John Pulu | Presenter/ Reporter/Director A youth leadership conference for young Pacific People was held in French Polynesia earlier this year. Focusing on ocean prosperity, security and sustainability, it was part of the ‘Young Pacific Leaders...
APCC celebrates grand opening of its newly built home
Tacoma Weekly - Washington State
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On Sept. 8, 2023, a grand groundbreaking ceremony was held to kick off construction for the Asia Pacific Cultural Center’s long-awaited new facility. Now, it is time to cut the ribbon on Friday, Aug. 29, and the public is invited to take part....
New Study Traces Sharp Regional Shifts in Ischemic Heart Disease Burden -- A Global Warning Signal
ScienceDaily
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A new study puts the spotlight on the rising burden of ischemic heart disease across Southeast Asia, East Asia and Oceania, and calls for localized, equity-focused interventions in these regions. The researchers identified region-specific,...
Study reveals regional risk factors driving heart disease in Asia and Oceania
Medical News
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May 9, 2025
A new study puts the spotlight on the rising burden of ischemic heart disease across Southeast Asia, East Asia and Oceania, and calls for localized, equity-focused interventions in these regions. The researchers identified region-specific,...
UPSC Key: Fiji-India relationship, Tourism sector and Salwa Judum
The Indian Express
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August 26, 2025
Preliminary Examination: Current events of national and international importance Mains Examination: General Studies-II: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Story continues...
Healthcare a ‘lolly scramble’
Pacific Media Network
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Healthcare inequities are an ongoing challenge for many Māori and Pasifika people across Aotearoa New Zealand and the region. In a recent interview with PMN Niue host Faama Viliamu, renowned leader in Pacific health Sir Collin Tukuitonga stresses...
St John’s Team in Niue for First Aid Training
TP+
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April 20, 2025
Waimanu Pulu (Medical Doctor, Department of Health) Sheree King (HHSJ tutor), Oscilyna Kulatea (Paramedic, Department of Health), James Shilton (General Manager of Matavai Scenic Resort) Glen ‘Ping’ Gould (HHSJ tutor) and Margaret Smith (HHSJ...
First aid training boost for Niue locals
SunLive
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April 20, 2025
Eighty people across health, emergency, business, and government sectors in Niue have received life-saving first aid training through a joint initiative between Hato Hone St John (HHStJ) and the Government of Niue. HHStJ senior first aid tutor...
Dengue cases spike in Tonga amid regional health outbreaks
Talanoa 'O Tonga
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April 18, 2025
Tonga has recorded nearly 500 dengue fever cases since January, with eight people currently hospitalised. Tonga’s Ministry of Health has confirmed 520 dengue fever cases as of April 17, prompting stepped-up efforts in hotspot areas. The ministry...
Three Hato Hone St John Tutors Travel To Niue To Teach First Aid And Life-saving...
Scoop
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Waimanu Pulu (Medical Doctor, Department of Health) Sheree King (HHSJ tutor), Oscilyna Kulatea (Paramedic, Department of Health), James Shilton (General Manager of Matavai Scenic Resort) Glen ‘Ping’ Gould (HHSJ tutor) and Margaret Smith (HHSJ...
Online bullying at Niue High School prompts investigation
Television Niue
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April 16, 2025
An internal investigation has allegedly been launched at Niue High School to crack down on online bullying. It comes after an anonymous TikTok account was reported to the school. Described as a “confessions” page, the account shared defamatory...
Niuean Scholar joins exclusive ranks as Professor
Talanoa 'O Tonga
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February 10, 2025
This month, Sir Collin Tukuitonga became one of only two professors of Niuean descent globally, joining his University of Auckland colleague, Professor of Pacific Health Vili Nosa. Niue, among the world’s smallest nations, has a population of...
Health Department declares Covid-19 outbreak
Television Niue
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February 7, 2025
Niue’s Department of Health has declared an outbreak of Covid19 with ninety-nine (99) reported active cases as of today. Forty five (45) cases have been reported this week and another forty-five (45) have recovered since the outbreak began on...
Niue declares COVID-19 outbreak amid rising cases
Talanoa 'O Tonga
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February 7, 2025
The Niue Department of Health has declared a COVID-19 outbreak, reporting 99 active cases as of today. Since January 11, 45 new cases have emerged this week, with an equal number recovering. Head of Public Health, Grizelda Mokoia, emphasized the...
Union sounds alarm: Proposed job cuts could imperil $12b health funding, patient safety
Pacific Media Network
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The largest union in the country warns that proposed job cuts for audit and fraud experts could severely undermine Te Whatu Ora/Health New Zealand's ability to recover millions of scarce health dollars lost to fraud and overpayments every year....
On the Up: Hato Hone St John leads vital first aid courses in Niue
The New Zealand Herald
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April 15, 2025
Two advanced resuscitation courses were also taught. “Everyone who took part in the training was so engaged and open to learn. I love teaching, and teaching over there was an amazing experience. “We all had a brilliant time.” Niue, known as The...
‘Niue is your home’
Pacific Media Network
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Prime Minister of Niue Dalton Tagelagi visited Aotearoa New Zealand this week to attend the funeral service of former Common Roll Member of Parliament Richard Hipa, whose contributions and lasting impact were commemorated by many. During his...
Health news in brief
Cook Island News
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January 29, 2025
Public health nurse and midwife at Aitutaki Islands Hospital Tohoa Eli Cummings. UNICEF/25011315 January 29, 2025 Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health is planning to conclude its whooping cough vaccination (Boostrix/Tdap) programme for 11-year-olds and...