Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka visited flood-affected areas in the Central Division today to assess damage caused by heavy rains and flooding experienced throughout the country over the past few...
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Fiji and SPC collaborate to boost disaster preparedness and climate resilience
In response to the escalating threats of climate change, including rising sea levels, climate-induced displacement, and increased frequency of extreme weather events, a new partnership between Fiji’s...
Fiji - Floods (NOAA - CPC, media) (ECHO Daily Flash of 19 March 2024)
Heavy rainfall have been affecting Fiji Islands since 16 March, causing floods, flash floods and river overflow that resulted in population displacements and damage. As of 19 March, according to...
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),...
World + 20 more
Mobility Shutdown: The Impacts of COVID-19 on Migration in Asia and the Pacific
Governments in Asia and the Pacific imposed some of the strictest and longest-lasting limits on human mobility during the COVID-19 pandemic, triggering a collapse in migration, stranding migrants...
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...
World + 4 more
New Zealand backs the Weather Ready Pacific Programme for Pacific Islands survival
The Pacific has welcomed the announcement from New Zealand of their NZD20 million investment in the Weather Ready Pacific Program. The WRP is a decadal response to enable Pacific Islands to better...
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)...
World + 3 more
Handbook on Disaster Law Reform - A Guide for Domestic Authorities
Introduction During the past two decades, there has been strong growth in domestic law and policy reform relating to disasters. Many governments have enacted modern, comprehensive disaster...
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...
Afghanistan + 11 more
For Her, With Her: 12 Stories of Hope and Resilience
With 60 percent of the world’s population in Asia and the Pacific, it is indeed a world of endless possibilities when women and girls have the equal opportunity to actively engage, inspire, and...
On International Women's Day, UNFPA is supporting climate-affected women in Fiji for resilience building
NORTHERN DIVISION, Fiji – As the world comes together to celebrate the International Women’s Day (IWD) on 8 March, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Pacific is assisting Fiji Northern...
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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...
World + 6 more
Health Advisory for Pacific Island Countries and Territories: Strengthening Acute Fever and Rash Surveillance and Vaccination is the best way to protect your families and communities against Measles
Situation Update: The SPC Epidemic Intelligence System noted recent measles outbreaks reported in multiple countries (Maylasia, United States, United Kingdom, European Countries), and the US Centers...
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...
World + 6 more
Global food crisis, poor nutrition and the effects of climate change need urgent action, says IFAD President
Honiara/Rome, 1 March 2024 - A global food crisis and the effects of climate change are taking a toll on those most vulnerable: millions of people – many of them small-scale farmers and their...
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...
World + 60 more
WFP Global Operational Response Plan 2024, Update #10 – February 2024
This report provides an analysis of food security and evolving needs and an update on WFP’s response and priorities. The convergence of multiple crises – conflict, extreme climate patterns 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,...