In Papua New Guinea, many children struggle to hear their teacher, friends, or even their own family, not because they were born deaf, but because a simple ear infection went untreated.

Moringa is one of the key ingredients in salads by Tertia Ryan who is a Samoan advocate for healthy living who helped bring together Heal the Samoan Way

Curbing non-communicable disease might look like cutting one sugary drink a day, adding an extra serving of local fruit or vegetables or jumping in the ocean that surrounds us. We are not powerless.

Experts say when someone is visibly unwell, we’re still quick to label them “crazy,” or explain symptoms like hearing voices or paranoia through spirits or possession when these can be signs of conditions like schizophrenia or severe depression that need proper treatment. 

Over Christmas, Sistas Let's Talk host Natasha Meten travelled home to Madang in Papua New Guinea with her husband and three children. One night, a mosquito slipped into the room where her children were sleeping without a net and what followed was a malaria diagnosis. 

While smokers and vapers face the personal challenge of quitting, governments and policymakers in the Pacific hold responsibility for creating environments that support healthier choices.

Under the Pacific sun, people living with albinism face stigma, health risks, and daily challenges. Fiji is leading the way, recognising dermatology as a human right and making sunscreen essential for protection and survival.

Epidemiologist Dr Simon Thornley explains why treating scabies on a large scale could be a game changer for preventing rheumatic heart disease in our children. 

Gout content on TikTok might be giving you the wrong idea about what the condition is and how it can be treated. 

Imagine lying in a hospital bed. The room is cold. Your heart is racing. You’re about to go into surgery when suddenly your surgeon starts singing.