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 1Β° to 2Β°c above average, currently between 29Β°c & 31Β°c.
"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.
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π»πΊFaaam I am shook! ~ 97% of patients i've seen over the past 2wks have pterygium! π³
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 π)
Historic day for Vanuatu! π»πΊ 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: βDonβt just bring problems. Bring solutions too.β
#Vanuatu#Healthcare#CTScan
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 earthβitβs testing the limits of our humanity. Weβre here, a very small team. #VanuatuEarthquake
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.
Attended the @MedicalPasifika 28th Conference in Christchurch, themed βVunilagi ni Bula Sautu: Living Our Best Lives,β was inspiring!
Honored to present on the DFAT-funded Ngalu Fanifo Project in Vanuatu & reconnect with colleagues. Grateful for the insights & collaboration!
I couldn't have said it better. Weβre at the forefront of service delivery, not in control of how resources are allocated to us. While we remain committed to our duties, we wonβt compromise our safety to mask systemic shortcomings
9 days away from the start of cyclone season. With the support of @global_respond, the MOHπ»πΊ 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.
The Vanuatu Teacher's Union, has called for immediate strike action by over 3000 of its members throughout π»πΊ. 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 πͺπΎ
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.
A boat with 4 men drowned yesterday. Only 2 swam ashore, over more than 6hrs. 2 are still missing. π Despite weather warning over the radio, they set sail. This is also why traditional skills in reading and understanding weather patterns is important.
Our generation, deemed more enlightened, struggles to pass on cultural wisdom, knowledge, and skills to the next generationβthe inevitable shortfall in our legacy.
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. π