Kiribati

An international initiative to improve early warning systems against extreme weather and support climate change adaptation is gaining momentum to protect more people in more places. Financing has been extended to cover the Caribbean and West African regions.

The following syndrome has been flagged:

· Acute Fever and Rash: Fiji, Tonga, Vanuatu

Other Updates:

Dengue:

· Fiji had declared the dengue outbreak over. The Fiji Ministry of Health and Medical Services reported in a decrease in the number of dengue fever cases reported nationally in the last six weeks. The number of cases at present is at the levels usually seen during this time of the year. Source: Media

Pacific marine climate change - partnership with regional and UK experts reveals full regional impacts

The following syndrome has been flagged:

• Acute Fever and Rash: Kiribati, Samoa, Tonga, Vanuatu

Other Updates:

Dengue:

• Kiribati : As of 4 June there have been 665 dengue-like illness cases since 21 March 2018. There have been 18 hospitalised cases, and one death in a 9 year old who presented with symptoms of severe dengue. Source: Kiribati MHMS

One child has died and nearly 500 people have become unwell in Kiribati over the last two months due to suspected dengue fever.

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A. Situation analysis

Description of the disaster

SUMMARY

HIV and tuberculosis (TB) are the two most deadly infectious diseases in the world. Globally in 2016, TB took the lives of more than 1.7 million people, while 1 million died from HIV-related illnesses. TB is also the leading cause of death for people living with HIV, with about one-third of HIV-related deaths occurring as a result of the co-infection.

The following syndrome has been flagged:

• Acute Fever and Rash: Northern Marianna Islands, Tonga, Kiribati

• Dengue-like illness: Kiribati

Other Updates:

Dengue:

• Kiribati : As of 25 May there have been 472 dengue-like illness cases since 21 March 2018. There have been 18 hospitalised cases, and one death in a 9 year old. Samples have been sent to reference laboratory for confirmation. Source: Kiribati MHMS

The Regional Food Security Atlas of the Pacific is a joint publication by the Pacific Community (SPC) and the World Food Programme(WFP).

The 2018 Atlas provides a spatial overview of the core issues that affect food security across the Pacific Island Countries (PICs). Divided into nine topical sections, the Atlas provides the reader with information and knowledge on the causes and outcomes of food security and nutrition in the region.

The following syndrome has been flagged:

• Acute Fever and Rash: Northern Marianna Islands, Kiribati

• Dengue-like illness: Kiribati

Other Updates:

Dengue:

• Kiribati reports an increase in Dengue-Like Illness (DLI) cases. Since 21 March 2018, there have been 387 DLI cases.There have been 4 hospitalised cases, no deaths have been reported. Samples have been sent to reference laboratory for confirmation. Mass clean-up campaign has been conducted in the communities. Source: Kiribati MHMS

The following syndrome has been flagged:

• Acute Fever and Rash: Northern Marianna Islands, French Polynesia, Kiribati, Tokelau, Tonga

• Diarrhoea: Cook Islands

• Dengue-**like illness**: Kiribati

Other Updates:

Dengue:

The following syndrome has been flagged:

• Acute Fever and Rash: Federated States of Micronesia, French Polynesia, Samoa, Tonga

• Diarrhoea: Cook Islands

• Dengue-like illness: Kiribati

Other Updates:

Dengue:

• Kiribati reports an increase in dengue-like illness cases. Since 21 March 2018, 95 samples have been tested, of these 22 tested NS1 +ve using Dengue duo RDT kit. There have been 3 hospitalised cases, no deaths have been reported. Samples have been sent to reference laboratory for confirmation. Source: Kiribati MHMS

INTRODUCTION

Project Highlights

The following syndrome has been flagged:

• Acute Fever and Rash: French Polynesia, Tonga

Other Updates:

Meningococcal disease:

SUVA, 16 April 2018 - Today, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) signed a NZ$7 million agreement to support the prevention and reduction of newborn mortality in Kiribati, the Solomon Islands and Vanuatu.

Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon announces £2.9 million for human rights projects across the Commonwealth, with particular focus on the South Pacific and small states.

UK Minister for Human Rights today announces 3 projects to support human rights across the Commonwealth, with particular focus on the South Pacific and small states. This £2.9 million work will support member states, regional organisations and human rights institutions in promoting human rights standards across the Commonwealth, with a focus on equality and adherence to international human rights obligations.