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16/06/2026

The WHO multi-country office based in Apia, Samoa, is re-advertising the One Health Coordinator role with the Ministry of Health and is looking for a qualified candidate for local recruitment.

This WHO-contracted, non-staff position (Affiliate – Special Services Agreement) will work within the Ministry of Health, helping to bring together human, animal and environmental health efforts to improve preparedness and response to public health threats.

The deadline for applications is 1 July 2026. Applicants who have previously applied do not need to reapply, as their applications will still be considered.

13/06/2026

Today, 14 June, is World Blood Donor Day, with the theme “One Drop of Humanity. Give Blood. Save Lives.”

Blood donation saves lives every day. Safe and sufficient blood supplies are essential for emergencies and some surgeries, and the treatment of many health conditions.

Here’s how you can help:
🩸 Find out your blood type 🅰️🆎🅱️🅾️ and check if you are eligible to donate
🩸 Register as a blood donor at your nearest health facility or blood service
🩸 Donate blood regularly and encourage others to do the same
🩸 Talk to your family and friends about the importance of voluntary blood donation

Thank you to all blood donors for your invaluable contributions in bringing hope and saving lives. , save a life!

10/06/2026

: WHO has released its Results Report 2024–2025, highlighting global progress made towards health coverage, health security, and healthier populations.

Across the Pacific, WHO has worked closely with governments and partners to strengthen health systems, support emergency preparedness, and advance better health and well-being for communities.

Explore each of the reports in our five Pacific island countries and areas:
🇦🇸 American Samoa: https://www.who.int/about/accountability/results/who-results-report-2024-2025-eob/country-profile/2025/american-samoa
🇨🇰 Cook Islands: https://www.who.int/about/accountability/results/who-results-report-2024-2025-eob/country-profile/2025/cook-islands
🇳🇺 Niue: https://www.who.int/about/accountability/results/who-results-report-2024-2025-eob/country-profile/2025/niue
🇼🇸 Samoa: https://www.who.int/about/accountability/results/who-results-report-2024-2025-eob/country-profile/2025/samoa
🇹🇰 Tokelau: https://www.who.int/about/accountability/results/who-results-report-2024-2025-eob/country-profile/2025/tokelau

08/06/2026

Join the WHO multi-country office in Samoa!

We are seeking an Associate (G5) for a full-time, 1-year fixed-term staff position based in Apia. The role supports the office’s work across procurement, finance, human resources, and administration.

Applications close on 25 June 2026.

07/06/2026

It’s World Food Safety Day.

Safe food is essential for good health at every stage of life.

The WHO 5 Keys to Safer Food offer simple, practical actions we can all take to reduce foodborne risks, from keeping hands and surfaces clean to using safe water and raw materials. By following these steps every day, we can help protect our families, communities and health systems.

Remember: food safety is everyone’s business!

05/06/2026

📢 𝗪𝗘 𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗛𝗜𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚!

The WHO multi-country office in Samoa is inviting applications for a re-advertised One Health Coordinator role supporting the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries. This WHO-contracted, non-staff position (Affiliate, Special Services Agreement) will be embedded within the Ministry, working across animal, human and environmental health sectors to strengthen coordination and preparedness for public health threats. The position is open to locally recruited candidates only.

Apply by 21 June 2026.

04/06/2026

Today is World Environment Day, with a global focus on climate action. 🌏

The climate crisis is also a health crisis, increasing the risk of heat‑related illness, respiratory disease, food and water insecurity, and the spread of infectious diseases.

Reducing these health risks depends on choices made today. Building climate‑resilient, low‑carbon health systems, strengthening early warning and disease surveillance, ensuring access to clean energy and safe water, and reducing emissions are essential to protect health and create a safer, healthier future for all.

31/05/2026

Warm congratulations today to Samoa 🇼🇸 on the occasion of its Independence Day.

We’d also like to celebrate another important moment from the country’s early years as an independent nation. Shortly after gaining independence in 1962, Western Samoa joined the World Health Organization (WHO) as a Member State, with its admission approved at the Fifteenth World Health Assembly in Geneva in May that year.

More than six decades later, WHO is proud to continue this partnership, working alongside the Government and people of Samoa to strengthen health and well-being. Through our multi-country office in Apia, we look forward to continuing this collaboration.

Fa’afetai tele lava for the longstanding collaboration, Samoa.

30/05/2026

Today is World ***co Day, where we draw global attention to the to***co epidemic and the preventable death and disease it causes. 🚭

This year, we focus on e-cigarette use. In many countries, va**ng among 13-15-year-olds has overtaken adult use, with rates continuing to rise.

To***co companies are targeting young people whose brains are vulnerable to ni****ne addiction. And va**ng can harm more than you think:
🧠 Ni****ne is highly addictive and impairs brain development in under-25s
☠️ V**e aerosols contains toxic substances
🫁 Va**ng increases risk of lung disorders
❤️ Va**ng increases risk of cardiovascular disease

Here’s how governments can protect youth: Ban flavours, marketing and designs that increase youth appeal.

***coExposed

27/05/2026

Oral health is a key part of your overall health.

Across the Western Pacific, common oral diseases such as tooth decay, gum disease and oral cancer can affect people of all ages. Symptoms may include bleeding gums, bad breath, toothaches, loose teeth, difficulty swallowing, or sores or patches in the mouth that do not heal.

Brushing your teeth with fluoride toothpaste, eating a healthy diet, avoiding to***co and alcohol, and seeking care early when symptoms appear can help prevent oral diseases and protect your long-term health.

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