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14/02/2026

This Valentine’s Day, show your heart love, too. ❤️

Healthy choices like staying active, eating well, and reducing salt, to***co and alcohol support long term heart health.

11/02/2026

Flu spreads easily, but simple actions can help stop it.

Get your flu shot, wash your hands, cover coughs and show care by staying home when unwell. Small steps protect you and your loved ones.

07/02/2026

As more of us are living in urban areas, we need to ensure we have public spaces where children can play, move and connect.

The new SPACES guide from WHO, UNICEF and UN‑Habitat shows how safer, more inclusive public spaces support children’s health, equity and resilience. It offers practical principles for designing streets, parks, schools, and public facilities and places where children can play, move and thrive.

Learn more ➡️ https://www.who.int/news/item/21-01-2026-new-guide-promotes-safe--inclusive-and-child-friendly-public-spaces

03/02/2026

Today, 4 February, is World Cancer Day.

Around the world, too many people are diagnosed with cancer too late. But it doesn’t have to be this way. When cancer is detected early, more treatment options are available and survival rates are higher.

Take a moment for your health: get checked, know the warning signs and talk to a health worker if something feels unusual. Early detection protects you and strengthens the well-being of your whole community.

02/02/2026

Cheaper sugary drinks and alcohol come at a high cost to health.

The growing affordability of these drinks is fuelling noncommunicable diseases and injuries worldwide. Increasing health taxes is one of the most effective ways to reduce harm and protect communities.

“Health taxes are one of the strongest tools we have for promoting health and preventing disease," said Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General. "By increasing taxes on products like to***co, sugary drinks, and alcohol, governments can reduce harmful consumption and unlock funds for vital health services.”

29/01/2026

Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) are a group of infectious diseases that primarily affect people living in tropical areas, especially where access to clean water, sanitation, and healthcare is limited.

Some NTDs endemic in the Pacific include lymphatic filariasis, trachoma, yaws, soil-transmitted helminths, leprosy, scabies, and dengue. These diseases might not get enough attention, but they can lead to serious health issues and long-term disability.

26/01/2026

Feeling connected is essential for our health and wellbeing. When we have strong relationships, we feel supported and less alone. But loneliness and isolation can harm both mind and body.

Building connection starts with small steps, by reaching out, listening, and creating spaces where people feel they belong. Communities and policies also play a role in making it easier for everyone to participate and feel included.

23/01/2026

Alcohol leaves a mark on individuals, families, and communities. It tears people and communities apart, fuels violence, and increases the risk of injury, disease, and death.

Reducing alcohol harm requires strong regulations, community action, and support for those affected.

Let’s work together to expose the real harms of alcohol and support safer, healthier communities.

18/01/2026

Are you and your child up to date on your vaccinations? 💉

Measles and other vaccine-preventable diseases can cause serious health consequences. Protect your family and community by making sure you’re up to date on all recommended vaccinations.

Talk to your local health worker to check your records and get vaccinated.

13/01/2026

To protect our health, we must also protect the health of animals, plants and the environment.

We can all take steps as individuals, including vaccinating our pets, buying food from safe sources, and using antibiotics responsibly.

But as well as individual efforts, we also need strong systems, policies, and collaboration across the health, agriculture, and environmental sectors to mitigate the risks of climate change, antimicrobial resistance, and emerging diseases.

brings everyone together for a healthier world.

09/01/2026

Too much salt in our diet can raise blood pressure, increasing the risk of heart attack and stroke. Most people eat more salt than they realize, often from processed foods or adding extra at the table.

Small changes make a difference:
✅ Taste food before adding salt
✅ Choose fresh foods when possible
✅ Check labels for lower-salt options
✅ Use herbs and spices for flavour instead of salt

Protect your heart, consume .

05/01/2026

High blood pressure often has no symptoms, but it can lead to serious health problems if left unchecked.

The good news? It’s manageable. Regularly check your blood pressure and follow your healthcare provider’s advice on medicines. Also, adopt healthy habits: eat well, stay active, quit smoking, and limit alcohol intake.

Small steps today protect your heart tomorrow.

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Western Samoa was assigned to the Western Pacific Region at the Sixth World Health Assembly held in May 1953 ''without prejudice to any questions regarding sovereignty'' as an area. Western Samoa joined the World Health Organization on 16 May 1962 as a Member State after gaining its independence from New Zealand on 1 January 1962. From 1946 to 1961, Western Samoa was administered by New Zealand under a United Nations Trusteeship Agreement. In July 1997, the Constitution was amended to change the country’s name from Western Samoa to Samoa (officially the “Independent State of Samoa”).

The WHO Representative Office in the South Pacific covered Samoa from 1956 to 1968, the designation of a WHO Country Liaison Office in Apia. On 1 October 1986, the WHO Representative Office in Apia, Samoa was established and covers the American Samoa, Cook Islands, Niue, Samoa and Tokelau.