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

15/12/2025

Feeling the year-end rush as 2025 wraps up? Movement can help.

In addition to the physical benefits of movement, it can also help improve your mood and energy levels, manage stress, and support mental well-being. activities like walking, dancing, yoga, or stretching can make a big difference.

Your mental health deserves a daily dose of movement! 🚶🏽💃🏽🧘🏻

14/12/2025

Influenza is common in all parts of the world, but it can cause severe illness or even death. Each year, seasonal flu is responsible for an estimated 290,000 to 650,000 respiratory deaths globally.

Vaccination is the best way to prevent influenza. Combine this with everyday preventive habits, such as good hygiene and staying home when sick, to reduce the spread of respiratory illnesses.

10/12/2025

Congratulations to the Cook Islands for launching the National Action Plan for Health Security 2026–2030!

This milestone, achieved just months after the country’s first Joint External Evaluation, reflects strong national commitment and multisectoral collaboration to health security.

With the leadership of Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health Cook Islands and support from WHO, Polynesian Health Corridors Programme and other partners, the plan will help prevent, detect, and respond to public health threats, protecting communities across Rarotonga and the Pa Enua.

Read more from our joint news release:

In a decisive step towards safeguarding public health and strengthening national resilience, the Cook Islands today launched its National Action Plan for Health Security 2026–2030 (NAPHS), just seven months after completing their first Joint External Evaluation (JEE) in May. The NAPHS, developed b...

09/12/2025

Today, 10 December, is Human Rights Day.

Health is a human right! That includes your right to make decisions about your own health, access safe and quality care without discrimination, maintain patient confidentiality and privacy, and receive information you can trust.

Protecting these rights is essential towards achieving .

08/12/2025

Violence against women remains pervasive to this day. 1 in 3 women experience physical and/or sexual violence, mostly at the hands of an intimate partner. Every woman and girl has the right to live free from violence, and survivors need access to essential support services.

If you’re in a crisis, contact the following support groups in your area:

🇦🇸 American Samoa
American Samoa Alliance Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
📞 +1 (684) 699-0272
📞 1-800-799-7233

🇨🇰 Cook Islands
Punanga Tauturu Inc. (PTI)
📞 +682 20 840

🇳🇺 Niue
Niue Council of Women
📞 +683 4224

🇼🇸 Samoa
Samoa Victim Support Group (SVSG)
📞 800-7874 (24/7)

🇹🇰 Tokelau
Tokelau Department of Health
📞 +690 24211

05/12/2025

Online violence doesn't leave physical bruises, but it does cause mental scars.

It’s a continuation of offline abuse; amplified by anonymity and reach.

Millions of women, girls, and adolescents face harassment, stalking, and threats in digital spaces meant for connection.

Let’s change that:
🔒 Block and report abuse
🗣️ Speak up and support survivors
💬 Post with empathy and respect

Violence has no place: online or offline.

Open the door to online safety.

03/12/2025

Measles is one of the most contagious diseases. If one person has it, 9 out of 10 people around them will catch it if they’re not vaccinated.

Two doses of the measles vaccine give strong protection. Make sure your child’s vaccinations are up to date.

Protect your child and protect your community from measles.

30/11/2025

Today, 1 December, is World AIDS Day.

HIV cases remain very low in American Samoa, Samoa, Cook Islands, Niue, and Tokelau, but awareness is key to keeping it that way. Across the Western Pacific Region, HIV infections and deaths have been increasing.

HIV is preventable. Reduce your risk:
🔴 Use condoms
🔴 Ensure partners living with HIV are on treatment
🔴 Consider oral or injectable pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) if at risk
🔴 Use sterile needles and syringes for all injections
🔴 Get tested and treated for sexually transmitted infections

29/11/2025

Join our team at WHO Samoa!

We’re seeking an Executive Associate (G6) to provide administrative support in our office based in Apia. The deadline for applications has been extended to 12 December 2025.

Start your application at https://bit.ly/ExAG6 or scan the QR code in the image.

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.