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5 November 2020

Fiji reaches COVID-19 milestone, but remains vigilant

On November 4th, 2020 Fiji marked 200 days without any transmission of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in the community. The Pacific nation confirmed its first case on 19 ...

28 October 2020

News release

Samoa uses community strength, local knowledge and collective memory to prepare for COVID-19

In Samoa, memory of the tragic measles outbreak in late 2019 has galvanized communities’ commitment to keep themselves safe from COVID-19, using traditional resources and a holisti ...

23 October 2020

Joint News Release

ADB, UNICEF and WHO provide medical supplies to Tonga for COVID-19 response

Personal protective equipment and other essential medical equipment provided by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) with ADB funding support, the World Health Organization ...

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9 October 2020

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Region’s health ministers endorse action to promote access to vaccines, safe surgery and healthy ageing

6 October 2020

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Region’s leaders gather virtually to tackle COVID-19 and other health issues, chart WHO’s work in the Western Pacific

17 September 2020

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Asia Pacific health and finance ministers stress importance of universal health coverage in COVID-19 era and beyond

7 April 2020

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Urgent need for investment in nursing

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