Description In September 2023, El Niño was officially declared in FSM, raising concerns for the upcoming months. The drying trend, intensifying from October to November, typically peaks in January...
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Epidemic and emerging disease alerts in the Pacific as of 19 March 2024
Highlights/updates sincethelast map was sent on PacNet on 12 March 2024: Dengue French Polynesia: In EpiWeek 10, five new dengue cases were reported out of 62 samples tested. Furthermore, three...
Empowering communities in Micronesia through sustainable aquaculture practices
In the western Pacific Ocean, the idyllic small island of Pohnpei of the Federated States of Micronesia is home to a rich diversity of marine life. However, this diverse ecosystem is under threat...
Fiji + 22 more
Pacific Syndromic Surveillance System Weekly Bulletin / Système de Surveillance Syndromique dans le Pacifique - Bulletin Hebdomadaire: W10 2024 (Mar 04-Mar 10) [EN/FR]
Alerts : AFR: Fiji (8) Dengue Like Illness (DLI): Samoa (10) Respiratory virus epidemiology in the Pacific Island Countries for EPI – WK 10, 2024 PSSS, EPI -WK10, 2024 Influenza-like Illness (ILI),...
American Samoa + 4 more
NOAA Monthly Drought Report - U.S.-Affiliated Pacific Islands, February 2024 (Issued 13 March 2024)
The NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) offices, the Pacific ENSO Applications Climate Center (PEAC), and partners provided reports on conditions across the Pacific Islands. In the U.S. Affiliated...
Australia + 16 more
Politics at Play: Geopolitics and Organized Crime in the Pacific (March 2024)
Virginia Comolli The GI-TOC’s Pacific Programme is mapping how organized crime is impacting the Pacific Islands and exploring the different criminal actors driving illicit activities. Building and...
Cook Islands + 14 more
Pacific Island governments take a step forward in building early childhood education systems
Nadi, Fiji 12 March 2024 – Today, government heads of education systems from 15 Pacific Island countries, together with UNICEF and as part of the Pacific Regional Education Framework (PacREF)...
Fiji + 22 more
Pacific Syndromic Surveillance System Weekly Bulletin / Système de Surveillance Syndromique dans le Pacifique - Bulletin Hebdomadaire: W9 2024 (Feb 26 - Mar 03) [EN/FR]
Alerts : · AFR: Fiji (3), French Polynesia (40), FSM (2) Respiratory virus epidemiology in the Pacific Island Countries for EPI – WK 9, 2024 PSSS, EPI -WK9, 2024 Influenza-like Illness (ILI), Severe...
World + 27 more
ETC Annual Report 2023
In 2023, the ETC confronted more emergencies than ever before. With 12 active emergency operations across the year, the cluster responded to new and protracted crises spanning the ongoing conflict in...
Timor-Leste + 17 more
Asia and the Pacific: El Niño Humanitarian Snapshot (as of 29 February 2024)
El Niño remains active, with a weakening trend evident in oceanic indicators. According to the Australian Bureau of Meteorology, sea surface temperatures in the central tropical Pacific and...
Fiji + 22 more
Pacific Syndromic Surveillance System Weekly Bulletin / Système de Surveillance Syndromique dans le Pacifique - Bulletin Hebdomadaire: W8 2024 (Feb 25-Mar 02) [EN/FR]
Alerts : · AFR: Fiji (3) Respiratory virus epidemiology in the Pacific Island Countries for EPI – WK 8, 2024 PSSS, EPI -WK8, 2024 Influenza-like Illness (ILI), Severe Acute Respiratory Illness...
American Samoa + 25 more
Western Pacific countries at risk of measles outbreaks due to immunization and surveillance gaps
MANILA -- Measles cases went up 255% from 2022 to 2023 in the World Health Organization (WHO) Western Pacific Region, an increase caused by gaps in vaccination coverage and disease surveillance and...
Fiji + 22 more
Pacific Syndromic Surveillance System Weekly Bulletin / Système de Surveillance Syndromique dans le Pacifique - Bulletin Hebdomadaire: W7 2024 (Feb 12-Feb 18) [EN/FR]
Alerts : · AFR: Fiji (2), Wallis & Futuna (4), Vanuatu (5) · Influenza-like Illness (ILI) : Niue Respiratory virus epidemiology in the Pacific Island Countries for EPI – WK 7, 2024 PSSS, EPI -WK7,...
Philippines + 20 more
East Asia and the Pacific: USAID/BHA Early Recovery, Risk Reduction, and Resilience (ER4) Assistance in Fiscal Year 2023
Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance: East Asia and the Pacific - Early Recovery, Risk Reduction, and Resilience, Fiscal Year (FY) 2023
Philippines + 17 more
Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance: East Asia and the Pacific - Early Recovery, Risk Reduction, and Resilience, Fiscal Year (FY) 2023
REGIONAL SUMMARY In Fiscal Year (FY) 2023, USAID’s Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (USAID/BHA) provided more than $50 million to partner organizations conducting early recovery, risk reduction,...
Vanuatu + 10 more
Pacific Islands Assistance Overview, February 2024
CONTEXT The Pacific Islands are highly vulnerable to recurring extreme weather events and natural hazards—such as droughts, earthquakes, floods, storms, tsunamis, and volcanic eruptions—that can...
World + 8 more
Alertes de maladies épidémiques et émergentes en Océanie le 20 février 2024
Éléments nouveaux/faits marquants intervenus depuis la diffusion de la carte précédente sur PacNet, le 13 février 2024 2024 : Maladie à coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) Compte tenu du caractère évolutif...
World + 8 more
Epidemic and emerging disease alerts in the Pacific as of 20 February 2024
Highlights/updates since the last map was sent on PacNet on 13 February 2024: Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) Due to the evolving nature of COVID-19 testing, vaccination and reporting strategies across...
Fiji + 22 more
Pacific Syndromic Surveillance System Weekly Bulletin / Système de Surveillance Syndromique dans le Pacifique - Bulletin Hebdomadaire: W6 2024 (Feb 05-Feb 11)
Alerts : · AFR: Fiji (4), Wallis & Futuna (6), Tonga (3) Respiratory virus epidemiology in the Pacific Island Countries for EPI – WK 6, 2024 PSSS, EPI -WK6, 2024 Influenza-like Illness (ILI), Severe...
World + 7 more
Alertes de maladies épidémiques et émergentes en Océanie le 13 février 2024
Éléments nouveaux/faits marquants intervenus depuis la diffusion de la carte précédente sur PacNet, le 06 février 2024: Dengue Polynésie française : Au cours de la semaine 5, quatre nouveaux cas ont...