WHO Samoa, American Samoa, Cook Islands, Niue and Tokelau

28/11/2025

It’s the weekend! Are you planning any sort of physical activity?

Whether it’s walking, dancing, or playing, any form of physical activity is better than none. Across all age groups we should also reduce our sedentary time and aim for regular physical activity. Every move counts!

Read more detailed recommendations for each age group in our fact sheet: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/physical-activity

27/11/2025

Measles cases are rising globally.

As we travel, especially with important holidays approaching, let us unite to safeguard our Pacific communities against measles.

💉 Check your immunization status before you travel. Visit your doctor or health centre today.

26/11/2025

Healthy Islands in action in the Cook Islands 🇨🇰

Last October, Pacific health leaders gathered at Yanuca Island, Fiji, to celebrate 30 years of the Healthy Islands vision.

In the Cook Islands, Health Minister Honourable Vainetutai Rose Toki Brown shared how the vision is being implemented, including the launch of smoke-free islands and the expansion of Healthy School Programmes to 24 out of 25 schools.

Together with government, traditional, and spiritual leaders, and with support from partners including WHO, Cook Islands is committed to bringing the vision to reality.

25/11/2025

We're pleased to meet with FAO Pacific recently to discuss ways to deepen collaboration on government-led initiatives related to healthy diets, One Health, and antimicrobial resistance. Strong partnerships within the UN family are essential to support in Samoa and the broader Pacific region.

Our Subregional Coordinator for the Pacific Islands, Guangzhou Qu today welcomed the WHO Representative to Samoa, American Samoa, Cook Islands, Niue and Tokelau, Dr Wendy Snowdon to our FAO Office in Apia, Samoa.

They had a productive discussion on a wide range of topics related to food and nutrition, namely:

🥗Promotion of healthy diets and dietary guidelines to reduce prevalence of triple burden of malnutrition and non-communicable diseases
💉One Health - integrating human, animal and environmental health and strengthening overall health systems
💊Antimicrobial resistance
💰Joint programming and resource mobilization, including ongoing collaboration under the .

We look forward to working hand-in-hand with WHO Samoa, American Samoa, Cook Islands, Niue and Tokelau to achieve and , leaving no one behind.

24/11/2025

Violence against children takes many forms, including physical, emotional, sexual abuse, neglect, bullying, and online violence. These harms can have lifelong consequences.

This year’s 16 Days of Activism reminds us that digital spaces must be safe for everyone. Online abuse puts children at risk. From cyberbullying to grooming, digital violence can lead to real-world harm.

Together, we can protect children by listening to them, teaching consent, ensuring they know where to seek help, and helping them stay safe online.

22/11/2025

Every prescription matters in the fight against antimicrobial resistance (AMR).

Health workers play a critical role in protecting the effectiveness of antibiotics. Smart prescribing based on accurate diagnosis and evidence helps prevent misuse and slows drug resistance.

This World AMR Awareness Week, let’s make every prescription count to safeguard treatments for the future.

19/11/2025

Whether teaching schoolchildren about healthy eating or engaging communities on nutrition, Ministry of Health Samoa’s Principal Nutrition Officer Analosa Manuele Magele has built her career around lifelong learning and service.

Watch our latest Reel to see how Analosa turned her passion for nutrition into a career, supported by learning opportunities through Pacific Open Learning Health Net (POLHN) and the WHO Fellowships Programme.

17/11/2025

Antibiotics aren’t always the answer. 💊

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is already here, and it’s making infections harder to treat. AMR threatens health, food systems, and economies. Misusing antibiotics speeds up this problem.

Remember: Only use antibiotics when prescribed to you by a qualified health professional. Every action counts to keep these medicines effective for generations to come.

17/11/2025

It's World Cervical Cancer Elimination Day.

Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women globally. Most cases of cervical cancer are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV), a common infection that can be prevented.

Act now: Let's eliminate cervical cancer
✅ Get informed: Learn the facts about HPV and cervical cancer.
✅ Get vaccinated: Girls aged 9–14 years should receive the HPV vaccine.
✅ Get screened: Women aged 30 years and older should have regular cervical screening every 5–10 years

15/11/2025

Today is World Prematurity Day!

Complications related to preterm births are the leading cause of death among children under 5 years and a major cause of childhood disability and poor health.

Babies or too small require extra care to survive and thrive, with simple, proven interventions such as:
✅ Skin-to-skin contact immediately after birth
✅ Provision of breast milk
✅ Prevention and treatment of infections and breathing difficulties

Every child deserves a fair chance at life, starting from their very first moments. 🤱🏽

13/11/2025

It’s World Diabetes Day.

Diabetes can affect people at every stage of life, from childhood to older age.

Preventing and effectively managing diabetes requires supportive environments, integrated care, and policies that promote health and dignity. When families, communities, and health systems work together, we can make a real difference.