Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala
@RD_WPRO
@WHOWPRO Regional Director. Weaving a new vision for health for individuals, families and communities across the Western Pacific. Retweets are not endorsements.
#Vaccines save lives. It's that simple. The #HPV vaccine, which protects against #CervicalCancer, is part of that lifesaving story the 🌏 over - including in the @WHO Western Pacific Region. Kudos to the #SolomonIslands 🇸🇧 Ministry of Health and Minister Paul Bosawai for the…
A milestone for women’s health in #SolomonIslands! 🎉 @WHO joined the 🇸🇧 Ministry of Health and Medical Services on its official launch of the #HPV vaccination Big Catch-Up. The campaign aims to protect girls aged 9-14 against #CervicalCancer - the most common cancer affecting…
Intergenerational care in action. In Penang, inclusive health systems, digital innovation, and community support are shaping how people across ages live and thrive. 🔗Read the full story: bit.ly/45d5Kye
At some point, many of us have been patients. Let’s make health care safer - together. Join our webinar on 23 July, 12:00-1:00 PM Manila time (GMT+8) to discuss building a culture of safety in health care - focusing on infection prevention, empathy and patient engagement.…
We know that it is not a question of “if”, but “when” the next health emergency, disaster or pandemic will be, WHO Representative in Viet Nam @angepratt said at the opening ceremony of the Joint External Evaluation (JEE) in Ha Noi. “So, we commend the Government of Viet Nam for…
At some point in our lives, many of us have been patients - and some may have found the experience less than ideal. Let’s work to make healthcare even safer and friendlier - together. Join our @WHOWPRO webinar on Wednesday, 23 July, 12–1 PM Manila time (GMT+8). We'll discuss…
People living with #HIV continue to face stigma and discrimination. Watch Dr @teozka explain the science behind ZERO risk of HIV transmission when people take effective treatment and have undetectable viral load, and why we need to #EndStigma against HIV. #ZeroHIVstigmaDay
The International Health Regulations (IHR) are a legal framework of countries’ rights & obligations in handling public health emergencies with potential to cross borders. Learn more about the #IHR amendments to counter the misinformation out there. Get the facts ➡️…
“Health cannot be a question of income; it is a fundamental human right.” The words of #NelsonMandela strike a chord with me - and indeed all of us at @WHO - as we, along with our wider @UN family, mark #MandelaDay2025. #HealthForAll, WHO’s ambitious yet practical vision is…
In this day and age of seeming #permacrisis, emergency preparedness is more crucial than ever - across the @WHO Western Pacific Region and globally. Kudos to health authorities and other government stakeholders in Lao PDR - a @WHOWPRO Member State - along with colleagues from…
[1/2] 🇱🇦’s Emergency Medical Team is getting prepared to save lives when disaster strikes. With support from WHO, 60+ health workers across 7 provinces have been trained, and $150k worth of essential field equipment delivered to boost national emergency response capacity.
There is no health without #MentalHealth 💚 Let's make sure mental health is given the same priority as physical health by standing up against stigma and ensuring more people can access the support they need. #MentalHealthMatters
👏Congratulations to the cohort who just completed the Women’s Safety & Security Awareness Workshop at @WHOWPRO! This session delivered by Ms Miet De Ceunynck, a Security Training Officer from the WHO Academy, drew on her extensive experience as a certified female security…
It was an honour to welcome Mr. Yuji Kuroiwa, Governor of Kanagawa Prefecture 🇯🇵, and his delegation this week at @WHOWPRO. #Japan continues to be an invaluable partner in building healthier futures across the Asia-Pacific region. Our collaboration, spanning decades, is rooted…
Today, 12 July, we celebrate the International #DayofHope for the first time. We recognize Kiribati 🇰🇮 for shining a light on this critical matter as they led this historical resolution adopted by the UN on 4 March 2025. Like many Pacific Island nations across the Region,…
INclusive, Sustainable, Prosperous and REsilient. INSPIRE. Building and defining health systems of the future across Asia and the Pacific - the theme of the Asian Development Bank @ADB's INSPIRE Health Forum in Manila, where I was honoured to deliver closing remarks. My key…
#COVID19 was a reminder that no one is safe until everyone is safe. The historic @WHO Pandemic Agreement strengthens global preparedness against pandemics, ensures equity & solidarity in response to health threats & upholds health as a fundamental human right.…
In our interconnected 🌏, with health emergencies arriving faster than ever, inter-regional collaboration and timely sharing of information are all the more crucial. The International Health Regulations (2005) are designed to support just that. Owned by countries and…
The International Health Regulations (IHR) are a legal framework of countries’ rights & obligations in handling public health emergencies with potential to cross borders. Learn more about the #IHR amendments to counter the misinformation out there. Get the facts ➡️…
🤝Delighted to meet new Minister of Health HE Mme Baykham Khattiya #HealthForAll means close collaboration. Pleased to discuss 🇱🇦’s health achievements, 75 years of partnership + future collaboration on health financing, digital health and data, climate/disease response + more!