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14/08/2026

Samoa 🇼🇸 has taken an important first step towards testing for measles and rubella in the country. With the Ministry of Health Samoa leading the way, and with technical support from WHO and other partners such as the Australian Government and the Pacific Community, Samoa is working to re-establish local capacity for polymerase chain reaction (PCR) molecular testing.

Once measles and rubella testing is in place, samples will no longer need to be sent overseas, and results that once took a week or more will be returned much sooner, providing earlier warning if these highly infectious diseases are circulating.

Dr Roger Evans, the Regional Laboratory Coordinator at the World Health Organization Western Pacific Region, shares more about the work underway and what it means for Samoa's health security.

11/08/2026

Today is International Youth Day!

Adolescence is from 10 to 19 years old, a time of rapid physical, mental, and social development. For today’s Gen Z and Gen Alpha adolescents, the right support can help build healthier habits, stronger wellbeing and brighter futures.

Young people need information they can trust, services they can access and safe environments where they can thrive.

08/08/2026

Happy Father’s Day to all fathers and father figures celebrating across our islands!

From encouraging healthy meals and physical activity, to supporting children’s immunization, seeking care early and caring for family wellbeing, fathers play an important role in helping families stay healthy and strong.

Today, we celebrate your love, care and everyday support towards healthier families and communities.

07/08/2026

It's World Breastfeeding Week!

Many women do not breastfeed as long as they would like. This is how to support mothers anytime, everywhere.

02/08/2026

It's World Breastfeeding Week.

Breastfeeding gives babies a healthy start in life. Mothers need support to breastfeed.

From families and communities to workplaces and health services, everyone has a role to play in helping mothers breastfeed with confidence, dignity, and care.

29/07/2026

Cancer affects millions of people every year, yet its impact is not felt equally.

According to the latest WHO Global Status Report on Cancer 2026, 20.6 million people received a cancer diagnosis in 2024 and close to 10 million died from the disease. Without urgent action, annual cases could reach nearly 35 million by 2050.

Beyond its health impact, cancer exacts a heavy financial, emotional and social toll. At least 45% of people with cancer experience financial hardship, and more than half report mental health challenges.

Whether a person survives cancer should not depend on where they live or what they earn. We can save lives with more prevention efforts, such as through to***co control and vaccination, improved access to earlier diagnosis and better access to treatment and supportive care.

27/07/2026

It’s World Hepatitis Day.

Hepatitis B and C can lead to serious liver disease and liver cancer, yet many people do not know they are living with the infection.

Let's break it down by looking at what you can do to help prevent hepatitis and its complications:
🔹Speak to your health provider about risks and testing
🔹Vaccinate newborns with hepatitis B birth dose within 24 hours of birth and complete their routine childhood vaccinations
🔹If you’ve been diagnosed, follow your treatment plan
🔹Never reuse or share needles and other sharp instruments
🔹Learn the facts and help stop stigma

Take action to protect yourself and your loved ones!

24/07/2026

Today, 25 July, is World Day.

Every year, around 300,000 people die from drowning worldwide. But drowning is preventable, and every death is one too many.

With the right precautionary actions, many of these tragedies can be avoided. From creating safe environments for children to building lifesaving skills, prevention starts with everyday choices.

23/07/2026

It’s Self-Care Day.

Self-care actions include practices, habits, and lifestyle choices that help protect and improve health.

Looking after your health and well-being can start with small, regular actions. Take care of yourself every day.

21/07/2026

It’s World Brain Day! 🧠

Brain health is essential to how we think, feel, move, and connect with others.

Across the life course, many factors can affect your brain, but healthy daily habits can help protect it. Staying active, eating well, getting enough sleep, caring for heart health and keeping the mind stimulated at all ages, all support better brain health.

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