Monday, June 29, 2026

Western Pacific Region

May 31, 2023

Over 1,200 Fijians killed yearly due to tobacco use: Official

Fiji’s health ministry said this causes the country an economic loss of millions of dollars due to healthcare costs and productivity losses.

Fijians smoking Tobacco
July 14, 2022

Over 1,000 hepatitis cases recorded among children: WHO

The UN health agency is keeping an eye on the puzzling spread of hepatitis in previously healthy children.

Sick child used to illustrate the story