Dr Saia Ma’u Piukala, @WHO Regional Director for the Western Pacific, visited #Samoa for the 15th Pacific Heads of Health Meeting. This is the second Pacific island visit by Dr Piukala since he assumed office in February 2024, highlighting WHO's ongoing commitment to the Pacific.
At the 15th Pacific Heads of Health Meeting, #Samoa's Prime Minister, Honourable Fiame Naomi Mataafa, congratulated Dr Piukala on his WHO appointment and expressed solidarity with the health leaders' decisions to shape a healthier Pacific. rb.gy/w4cscs
Speaking at the 15th Pacific Heads of Health Meeting, Dr Piukala emphasized the need for unity in achieving universal health coverage, pandemic preparedness, and #ClimateAction. Let’s join hands to weave a vision for a healthier Pacific future! 👉 rb.gy/w4cscs
In #Samoa 🇼🇸, Dr Piukala, joined by WHO Representative @kimevadickson, met with @UN Resident Coordinator @thembakalua to align UN’s efforts on key Pacific health priorities. #OneUN rb.gy/6j3htl
@kimevadickson @UN @thembakalua Dr Piukala also visited the House of Hope, run by the 🇼🇸 #Samoa Victim Support Group (SVSG), praising caregivers for their love, care and support for over 80 resident students. #EndViolence
@kimevadickson @UN @thembakalua During his visit to #Samoa 🇼🇸, Dr Piukala handed over an #EU-funded oxygen plant and WHO-funded ultrasound machines to Professor Aiona Dr Alec Ekeroma, Samoa's Health Director, enhancing the country’s healthcare capacity and preparedness. Read more ➡️ rb.gy/6j3htl