Obed J 🇻🇺 🌴👣🌊

Medical Doctor (Psychiatry) | 🏋 | 💍@MNatapei ❤| Coffee-holic ☕ | *Views / Opinions are my own | RT ≠ endorsement

[Obed J 🇻🇺 🌴👣🌊 @obed_doc]

Amidst the crises, this happened! 😍 Happiest day of my life @MNatapei ❤ 01.05.21

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It's that time of the year 🌀

[Hauraki Gulf Weather @HaurakiGulfWx]

The chances of a cyclonic tropical low developing in the 2nd week of December over the northern the Coral sea are increasing on the latest Euro model 100+ member ensemble. Sea surface temperatures in that area are 1° to 2°c above average, currently between 29°c & 31°c.

[Jose L Sousa-Santos @JLSousaSantos]

"The Pacific would not have this drug problem or an issue with traditional organised crime, if it wasn't for New Zealand's and Australia's drug markets and its hunger for illicit drugs," Sousa-Santos said.
https://t.co/By2iss3XIU

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🇻🇺Faaam I am shook! ~ 97% of patients i've seen over the past 2wks have pterygium! 😳

pterygium = harmless, wedge-shaped growth of tissue on the cornea that can slowly extend, often caused by too much sun or wind exposure.

(ps: yes, i'm back on X 😉)

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Historic day for Vanuatu! 🇻🇺 PM Jotham Napat, Minister of Health, Japan Ambassador & a delegation of MPs launched the CT Scan at Vila Central Hospital.

PM to visit next week for a full-day briefing: “Don’t just bring problems. Bring solutions too.”

#Vanuatu #Healthcare #CTScan

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A clear explanation on this issue.

Tankio 🙏🏾

[Ralph Regenvanu @RRegenvanu]

From wanem ol wanwan MP i jamjam yet afta we ol pipol oli bin votem 17A mo 17B finis lo referendum? - https://t.co/iURMBJjI9Q

[Obed J 🇻🇺 🌴👣🌊 @obed_doc]

We are the local mental health specialists on the ground. We carry your pain as our own, but even healers break. This quake has shattered more than earth—it’s testing the limits of our humanity. We’re here, a very small team. #VanuatuEarthquake

[Basil Leodoro @BasilMLeodoro]

An honor to join and speak on the panel at the launching of this @caprifdn report. A report that serves to guide policy for allPacific Island countries in this modern era.

[Obed J 🇻🇺 🌴👣🌊 @obed_doc]

Attended the @MedicalPasifika 28th Conference in Christchurch, themed “Vunilagi ni Bula Sautu: Living Our Best Lives,” was inspiring!

Honored to present on the DFAT-funded Ngalu Fanifo Project in Vanuatu & reconnect with colleagues. Grateful for the insights & collaboration!

[Obed J 🇻🇺 🌴👣🌊 @obed_doc]

I couldn't have said it better. We’re at the forefront of service delivery, not in control of how resources are allocated to us. While we remain committed to our duties, we won’t compromise our safety to mask systemic shortcomings

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When does community safety outweigh individual welfare? https://t.co/gvbc328Zr6 via @NewsVanuatu

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When does community safety outweigh individual welfare? https://t.co/gvbc328Zr6 via @NewsVanuatu

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An important training, and to have it onboard HELPR-1 is very fitting

[Basil Leodoro @BasilMLeodoro]

9 days away from the start of cyclone season. With the support of @global_respond, the MOH🇻🇺 is conducting EMT provincial training this week, onboard MV HELPR-1. As part of preparedness, this strengthens the provincial capability and capacity to lead and respond locally.

[Obed J 🇻🇺 🌴👣🌊 @obed_doc]

The saddest thing is that a lot of people are taking their frutmstrations out on the teachers when they should be directed towards the govt.

[Basil Leodoro @BasilMLeodoro]

The Vanuatu Teacher's Union, has called for immediate strike action by over 3000 of its members throughout 🇻🇺. This follows months of negotiations and dialogue which have fallen apart without any commitment by govt to settle all of the significant claims set out by VTU. 1 PAWA 💪🏾

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@RRegenvanu Tuff tumas!

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Conducting EMT (Emergency Medical Teams) training for SHEFA Province, Vanuatu, this week. Our clinicians are familliar with responding to disasters but this training further enhances their knowledge and skills and will greatly benefit the overall MoH disaster prep & response.

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Vanuatu is gearing up for Independence Day 😀

📷VBTC Santo

[Obed J 🇻🇺 🌴👣🌊 @obed_doc]

A boat with 4 men drowned yesterday. Only 2 swam ashore, over more than 6hrs. 2 are still missing. 😔 Despite weather warning over the radio, they set sail. This is also why traditional skills in reading and understanding weather patterns is important.

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"After all that has been said and done, more is said than done." Talk is cheap.

[Obed J 🇻🇺 🌴👣🌊 @obed_doc]

Our generation, deemed more enlightened, struggles to pass on cultural wisdom, knowledge, and skills to the next generation—the inevitable shortfall in our legacy.

[Obed J 🇻🇺 🌴👣🌊 @obed_doc]

My hardest moment as a Boss/Team Leader is when a colleague is going thru a rough time and breaks down in front of you. The whole team dynamic shifts. 😔

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A novel (and quite exciting) experience to navigate the manuscript submission process. Now we wait 😬