Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala @RD_WPRO Twitter profile

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Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala

2 months

Hello, X! 👋 I’m Saia, the @WHO Regional Director for the Western Pacific. Very excited to connect with you and weave a new vision for #HealthForAll individuals, families, and communities in the Region.

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Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala

@RD_WPRO

1 month

Congratulations to #Australia 🇦🇺 for passing new vaping laws. 👏 E-cigarettes are harmful. They’re addictive. And they’re not proven to be effective for smoking cessation at the population level. We need tough legislation to protect our youth from manipulative industry tactics.

Mark Butler MP

@Mark_Butler_MP

1 month

JUST IN: The Albanese Government’s world leading vaping laws have passed with unanimous support of the Senate

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Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala

@RD_WPRO

2 months

Great to connect with @WHO DG @DrTedros , and my counterparts from the the other WHO regions on the sidelines of #WHA77 this week @hans_kluge , @drsaimawazed , @moetitshidi , @hananbalkhy , @diropspaho .

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Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala

@RD_WPRO

23 days

It was delightful to be part of my first @WHOWPRO Staff Awards today, taking time to recognize long service & great performance across the Region. I’m in awe of the commitment & time colleagues have dedicated to supporting our Member States to achieve a healthier Western Pacific.

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Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala

@RD_WPRO

1 month

Great to join my friend & fellow @WHO RD @drSaimaWazed at #GHSC2024 , discussing our shared work to protect communities from public health threats. We are building on decades-long collaboration to improve health security through the Asia Pacific Health Security Action Framework.

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Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala

@RD_WPRO

18 days

Arrived in the beautiful Cook Islands today and had the pleasure of catching up with Hon. Minister Vainetutai Rose Toki-Brown. 🇨🇰's recent health acts that include a ban on e-cigarettes are a fantastic step towards a healthier future for Cook Islanders. Well done, @minhealthci !

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Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala

@RD_WPRO

2 months

Great to spend time w/ my excellent @WHOMalaysia colleagues. The WHO workforce is the heartbeat of our organization, driving us forward in our mission towards #HealthForAll . I’m always inspired by their dedication & spirit of collaboration w/ national stakeholders. #ProudToBeWHO

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Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala

@RD_WPRO

1 month

Asia Pacific is home to ~4 billion people, or ½ the🌏’s population. We face frequent emergencies resulting from: ➡️infectious diseases ➡️antimicrobial resistance ➡️extreme weather events & natural disasters ➡️food safety events ➡️technological hazards ➡️impacts of climate change

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Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala

@RD_WPRO

1 month

Grateful to attend two events in Sydney 🇦🇺 today while here for @GHS_conf : One on military-civilian partnerships for #HealthSecurity organized by the @INDOPACOM , and another on multisectoral collaboration for health emergency preparedness organized by @WHO .

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Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala

@RD_WPRO

2 months

Tonight @WHO Member States took a decision to strengthen how we prevent, prepare for & respond to health emergencies. #WHA77 reached agreement on a wide-ranging, decisive package of amendments to the #IHR & set a date for finalizing negotiations on a proposed #PandemicAgreement .

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus

@DrTedros

2 months

The historic decisions taken today by #WHA77 delegates to: - adopt the International Health Regulations Amendments - finalise the #PandemicAgreement within a year, by the #WHA78 , or earlier if possible in 2024 demonstrate a common desire by @WHO Member States to protect their own

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Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala

@RD_WPRO

1 month

Great to connect w/ colleagues from @WHOEMRO , incl. Regional Emergencies Director Rick Brennan & @WHO Rep to Lebanon @abdinasirgole . We’re keen believers in the “One WHO” approach, sharing experiences across regions to enhance our emergency preparedness & response work globally.

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Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala

@RD_WPRO

2 months

A productive discussion w/ Loyce Pace of @HHSGov & Michele Sumilas of @USAID . 🇺🇸 is an excellent partner of @WHO with our decades-long technical & financial collaboration. Our partnership has helped tackle infectious diseases & build emergency preparedness & response capacities.

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Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala

@RD_WPRO

10 days

Kia ora, 🇳🇿! It was a privilege to stop by @AucklandUni and engage with partners and health experts on my vision and priorities for the Region. I'm keen to work closely with regional partners, drawing on their expertise to deliver better health outcomes for all communities.

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Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala

@RD_WPRO

2 months

The #WHA77 resolution on #climate change and health passed with strong support from Member States last night! I’m so thankful to countries of the Western Pacific Region for their dedication to this important issue, especially co-sponsors Fiji 🇫🇯 and the Philippines 🇵🇭!

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Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala

@RD_WPRO

13 days

Fakaaue Lahi 🙏 Minister @SonyaMTalagi for the valuable discussions. @WHO stands by to continue to support #Niue 🇳🇺 in areas such as data collection, noncommunicable disease prevention and control, enhancement of #WASH services, health workforce development, and more.

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Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala

@RD_WPRO

2 months

Delighted to catch up with my @ASEAN brothers and sisters at #WHA77 . Southeast Asian countries share close bonds and have shown that regional coordination and solidarity are vital in our efforts towards #HealthForAll .

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Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala

@RD_WPRO

1 month

Our Region is ageing at great pace, with over 245M people aged 65+ and numbers expected to double by 2050. It’s great to see countries like #Singapore with initiatives that support older people to stay active, socially connected, cared for & able to contribute within society.

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Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala

@RD_WPRO

11 days

Health security threats know no borders and the only way to stop or reduce their impact is to work together. We must act now to better prepare for the next health emergency. @DrTedros @mvankerkhove @SamaanGina

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Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala

@RD_WPRO

2 months

I’m pleased to have met Honourable Ministers from Pacific island countries and areas at #WHA77 today. Together with my brothers and sisters from the Pacific, we are coming together to weave a collective vision toward #HealthForAll in the Western Pacific Region.

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Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala

@RD_WPRO

25 days

Many memorable moments from my recent visit to Mongolia 🇲🇳, including meeting young leaders to hear their aspirations for a healthier, safer and brighter future. Youth have a vital role to play in our efforts towards #HealthForAll . Their voices must be heard. #MyHealthMyRight

WHO Mongolia

@WHOMongolia

30 days

@WHOMongolia and @EruulMendiinYam launched the Voices of the Youth: My health, my right, my future - to engage and empower the youth to protect their health and their future.

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Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala

@RD_WPRO

13 days

Great to meet Honourable Mona Ainu’u, discussing our shared commitment to #ClimateChange and health. The climate crisis is a health crisis and I’m committed to working with countries to change course. Thank you 🙏 for your leadership, Acting Premier Ainu’u.

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Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala

@RD_WPRO

2 months

#AI has immense potential to revolutionize health, providing innovative solutions to our most stubborn and complex challenges. Exciting to hear the many ways we can harness AI for enormous impact, especially in resource-limited settings, at today’s #WHA77 Strategic Roundtable.

World Health Organization (WHO)

@WHO

2 months

Today's #WHA77 Strategic Roundtable will look at how to harness the potential of artificial intelligence or health, while ensuring a focus on equity and inclusion, and appropriate protections for human rights and privacy. Follow LIVE from 13h00 CEST, here on on X/Twitter and our

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Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala

@RD_WPRO

1 month

It was such a pleasure to spend time with the @WHO Cambodia 🇰🇭 team. I’m deeply grateful for their hard work, dedication, and the vital contributions they make to promote, provide and protect the health of all Cambodians. អរគុណច្រើន!

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Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala

@RD_WPRO

16 days

Good to catch up with old friends in the #Pacific this week and discuss priority issues, including human resources for health. Ensuring that quality healthcare reaches everyone on the islands is core to @WHO ’s mission.

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Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala

@RD_WPRO

2 months

Alongside @algore , @richardhorton1 & others, 🇫🇯 Fiji Minister of Health & Medical Services, Dr Atonio Lalabalavu, delivered an important message about how the health of people in the #Pacific is being impacted by #ClimateChange at the final #WHA77 Strategic Roundtable today.

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Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala

@RD_WPRO

13 days

I’ve arrived on the Rock of Polynesia, #Niue 🇳🇺! Humbled by the warm welcome received with Ui, a traditional Niuean Chant, and dance performed by the youth group. It was also wonderful to be greeted by the hardworking health staff and members of the Niue-Tonga community.

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Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala

@RD_WPRO

2 months

As the first @WHO Regional Director from the Pacific, it was a great honour to be alongside my Asia-Pacific brothers & sisters speaking at the 8th Asia Pacific Leaders’ Summit on #Malaria Elimination in 🇵🇬 today. Together, we reaffirm our commitment to #EndMalaria in the Region.

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Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala

@RD_WPRO

1 month

Terima kasih, my friend, Dato Seri Setia Dr Haji Isham bin Haji Jaafar for the warm reception during my first visit to #BruneiDarussalam 🇧🇳! @WHO is grateful for your global health leadership as current member of the WHO Executive Board & Chair of @WHOWPRO ’s Regional Committee.

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Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala

@RD_WPRO

16 days

#EMTeams are vital in the rapid response to disasters, outbreaks & other health emergencies. @WHO is supporting 🇨🇰 in developing their Emergency Medical Team called KukiMAT. Happy to see they find the WHO-donated storage container useful for keeping their equipment and supplies.

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Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala

@RD_WPRO

2 months

On this day last month, I marked my first 100 days as the @WHO Regional Director for the Western Pacific. Then as now, I continue to listen to & engage with leaders, health workers & WHO colleagues as we work towards our vision of #HealthForAll people & communities in our Region.

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Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala

@RD_WPRO

1 month

Wonderful to continue discussions w/ Hon. Minister Ong Ye Kung after #WHA77 last month. I thanked him again for 🇸🇬’s commitment of SG$ 24 million in the first ever @WHO Investment Round. Their contribution will go a long way in helping us deliver on our mandate of #HealthForAll .

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Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala

@RD_WPRO

2 months

We stand together with #Australia and all countries in the Western Pacific to protect our children from the harms of tobacco and e-cigarettes. Thank you, @Mark_Butler_MP @healthgovau , for your great efforts towards a #NoTobacco future for young people. #TobaccoExposed

World Health Organization (WHO) Western Pacific

@WHOWPRO

2 months

Young people are using e-cigarettes at rates higher than adults in many countries, as the tobacco industry is specifically targeting youth. @RD_WPRO Dr Piukala & @Mark_Butler_MP explain why protecting young people from tobacco/e-cigarettes is everybody's business. #TobaccoExposed

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Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala

@RD_WPRO

1 month

Immunization shows what we can achieve if we work together. The Western Pacific has made great strides in reducing vaccine-preventable diseases – from remaining #polio -free, to reducing chronic #hepB infection to <1% of children. But our work is far from over.

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Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala

@RD_WPRO

17 days

Meitaki Ma’ata 🙏 Deputy PM Honourable Albert Nicholas for the warm welcome and productive discussion! @WHO remains committed to supporting the #CookIslands 🇨🇰, including to boost health workforce capacity, prepare for health emergencies, and promote healthier populations.

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Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala

@RD_WPRO

2 months

#WHA77 was also a fantastic opportunity to meet with key HQ colleagues including WHO’s Chief Scientist @JeremyFarrar and our ADG for Data, Analytics & Delivery for Impact @DrSamira_Asma and their teams

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Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala

@RD_WPRO

10 days

The Pasifika Medical Association Group is doing great work to improve health & wellbeing for Pacific people. It was great to learn more about their initiatives to enhance health workforce capacity & deliver quality primary health care to the community. Tēnā koe, @MedicalPasifika !

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Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala

@RD_WPRO

12 days

Beating noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) starts with a healthy plate. My recent visit to local vegetable and vanilla farms in #Niue 🇳🇺 was very informative and shows the country’s capacity to produce fresh, healthy food locally. #BeatNCDs

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Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala

@RD_WPRO

12 days

A big thank you to the Government of #Niue 🇳🇺 and community members for the warm and memorable receptions this week. I’m grateful for their initiative to make these events alcohol and sugary drink free. Together, we’re taking small but significant steps to #beatNCDs .

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Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala

@RD_WPRO

11 days

Very pleased to hand over a new oxygen plant, generously supported by @EUPasifika . Oxygen is an essential medicine and this new plant will give #Niue 🇳🇺 greater capacity to provide life-saving treatment and safer surgeries for its people.

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Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala

@RD_WPRO

2 months

@JeremyFarrar @DrSamira_Asma @WHO And coming to the end of my first World Health Assembly as Regional Director, I want to thank my fantastic colleagues from @WHOWPRO ! Your team work from early mornings to late nights ensured the Member States of the Western Pacific were well supported throughout #WHA77 Thank you!

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Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala

@RD_WPRO

1 month

Great to see ↗️ trends in people getting enough physical activity in countries in our Region! When we don't get enough physical activity, we increase our risk of noncommunicable diseases like heart disease, as well as poor physical & brain function, and mental ill-health.

World Health Organization (WHO) Western Pacific

@WHOWPRO

1 month

Increased policy efforts on physical activity has provided greater opportunities for people to #BeActive in the Western Pacific, where 14 countries have shown decreasing trends in insufficient physical activity levels. 🇨🇰🇳🇺🇼🇸🇸🇧 are on track to meet 2030 targets. 👏

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Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala

@RD_WPRO

1 month

All countries must be prepared for the next pandemic. Thank you #TeamEurope 🇪🇺 for working with @WHO and @ASEAN countries to improve regional capabilities to prepare for, detect, and respond to future health emergencies. We're stronger when we work together🤝

World Health Organization (WHO) Western Pacific

@WHOWPRO

1 month

. @WHO is grateful to @EUinASEAN for their commitment to #HealthSecurity . A 3-year project funded by the @EU_Commission allowed WHO to support ASEAN countries' #COVID19 response to strengthen their capabilities for future emergences. Read more 👉

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Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala

@RD_WPRO

2 months

Inspiring speeches by Barbados PM @miaamormottley , former UK PM @GordonBrown , @DrTedros and others at the launch of the WHO Investment Round tonight. The world needs @WHO more now than ever before #WHOImpact

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Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala

@RD_WPRO

26 days

Pleased to welcome Palau’s 🇵🇼 Chargé d'affaires, a.i. Keith Sugiyama to @WHOWPRO last week. We discussed health challenges in Palau and the Region, and I thanked Mr Sugiyama for #Palau ’s ongoing cooperation with @WHO .

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Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala

@RD_WPRO

1 month

My first stop in #Singapore was the National Centre for Infectious Diseases (NCID) and discussions with the team from iCDA. Very impressed by their state-of-the-art facilities and the capabilities they've built to protect Singaporeans from disease outbreaks.

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Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala

@RD_WPRO

2 months

Happy to have met with @Mark_Butler_MP during #WHA77 today, to discuss Australia’s 🇦🇺 longstanding and strong technical and financial collaboration with @WHOWPRO and our Member States in the Region.

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Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala

@RD_WPRO

2 months

Tonight, on the sidelines of #WHA77 , countries came together to share insights on designing integrated health services, moving us closer to our goal of #UniversalHealthCoverage . Thank you, China 🇨🇳, South Africa 🇿🇦 & United Arab Emirates 🇦🇪 for hosting this important discussion.

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Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala

@RD_WPRO

1 month

Strong primary health care is at the core of our mission to achieve #HealthForAll . #Singapore ’s polyclinics have the full range of primary health care services, making quality care accessible. Very pleased to see this in action!

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Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala

@RD_WPRO

2 months

Today was my first Walk the Talk: #HealthForAll challenge as @WHOWPRO Regional Director. A great day to #BeActive for physical and #MentalHealth . If you’re in Geneva for #WHA77 , I hope you joined the fun! And wherever you are: what will you start today for a healthier lifestyle?

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Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala

@RD_WPRO

15 days

A true privilege to meet high chiefs at the House of Ariki 🇨🇰. Their support to health initiatives like the recent ban of e-cigarettes is vital. I commended their ambition to make islands smoke-free—incl some by 2030—& expressed my gratitude for their leadership in the community.

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Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala

@RD_WPRO

2 months

An important start this morning at the sidelines of #WHA77 ! I joined a meeting with @drSaimaWazed , @AkihisaShiozaki and other ministers from Asia-Pacific, where together, we committed to accelerate action against the threat of #AntimicrobialResistance .

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Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala

@RD_WPRO

16 days

I was pleased to hand over an oxygen plant at Aitutaki Hospital 🇨🇰, which will provide essential oxygen for people with respiratory illnesses and support safe and effective surgery, maternal, neonatal and trauma services. Thank you @EUPasifika for this lifesaving equipment 🙏

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Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala

@RD_WPRO

2 months

I had the pleasure of stopping by @IARCWHO and was so impressed by the cutting-edge facilities and excellent researchers who are advancing our knowledge on cancer. With 1 person dying from cancer every 3 seconds and up to half of cases preventable, their work is so important.

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Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala

@RD_WPRO

26 days

Delighted to hear that our excellent colleague, Phuong, was recognized for her contribution to strengthening social health insurance in Viet Nam🇻🇳. A wonderful tribute to a very deserving colleague! Very proud of the incredibly important work of my @WHO colleagues. #ProudToBeWHO

Angela Pratt

@angepratt

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Immensely proud today: our @WHOVietnam colleague, the brilliant Nguyen Thi Kim Phuong, was recognised by Health Minister Dao Hong Lan with an award "For the People's Health" - for her 20+ years of committed work in support of strengthening 🇻🇳's social health insurance system

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Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala

@RD_WPRO

2 months

I’m in Bonn 🇩🇪 today, visiting the @WHO European Centre for Environment and Health (ECEH). Delighted to have met with @racioppifrr , @RobbButler2 and #ECEHBonn colleagues to learn more about their excellent work.

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Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala

@RD_WPRO

16 days

It was great to visit Rarotonga Hospital today and meet the dedicated midwifery students whose training is supported by @WHO . We are committed to working with Te Marae Ora (Ministry of Health) 🇨🇰 to develop and foster competent and confident health workers.

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Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala

@RD_WPRO

1 month

It has been a true privilege to see Cambodia’s health system, incl. the challenges & opportunities that exist, during my short yet productive visit this week. Strong investments have been made to strengthen healthcare services & train professionals for the best quality of care.

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Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala

@RD_WPRO

2 months

Congratulations to the #WorldNoTobaccoDay awardees from the Western Pacific! Thank you for your outstanding efforts in tobacco control. As a concerned parent myself, I commend the awardees' commitment to protect our children from the harms of tobacco.

World Health Organization (WHO) Western Pacific

@WHOWPRO

2 months

Tobacco takes over 3 million lives yearly in the Western Pacific alone. #NoTobacco champions continue to fight back. Today, we celebrate the 3⃣ #WorldNoTobaccoDay awardees from the Western Pacific for their outstanding efforts in tobacco control! 🧵

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Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala

@RD_WPRO

2 months

A privilege to meet H.E. Hon Dato Erywan Pehin Yusof, 🇧🇳's Second Minister of Foreign Affairs. We discussed issues incl. health #misinformation & the need for greater global cooperation in the event of a future #pandemic , especially around equitable distribution of vaccines.

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Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala

@RD_WPRO

2 months

Yesterday, I concluded my visit to Copenhagen 🇩🇰, where I met w/ @WHO_Europe colleagues incl. my counterpart & brother, @hans_kluge . It was excellent to learn more about WHO Europe's technical & operational work & discuss ways to strengthen our collaboration. 📷WHO/U.Borregaard

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Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala

@RD_WPRO

1 month

A great honour to meet Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of #Cambodia . I commended 🇰🇭’s whole-of-society approach to health security, fighting #COVID19 through improved surveillance & response systems, lab capacity & high vaccination coverage.

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Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala

@RD_WPRO

2 months

It’s been a pleasure to meet @UN Resident Coordinator @HowardUNPNG and the @UNinPNG team. Great discussions around the crucial work of the #UN in 🇵🇬 and in the Region. Together, we're committed to advancing health equity, promoting sustainable development and #HealthForAll .

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Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala

@RD_WPRO

23 days

Congratulations to Belit & Marinelle who have been serving @WHOWPRO and its Member States for 30 years! And many other colleagues across the Region for their decades of loyal service. It's also been wonderful to recognize examples of excellent performance. Always #ProudToBeWHO !

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Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala

@RD_WPRO

1 month

The Framework serves as our roadmap, but it’s crucial we continue working closely w/ countries & partners to fully implement it. I was very pleased to meet counterparts from 🇺🇸, incl. @CDCgov , @USAID , @WhiteHouse & @doddtra , discussing efforts to build health security capacities.

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Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala

@RD_WPRO

2 months

We offer deepest condolences to the people of PNG including PM Marape and Health Minister Tom whose community in Enga Province has suffered a huge loss of life in a massive landslide. Despite difficult terrain and damaged roads, response efforts are underway. @WHO is supporting.

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Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala

@RD_WPRO

2 months

While in #Malaysia I stopped by the @UNinMalaysia office, meeting with UN Resident Coordinator Karima El Korri & the country reps of our @UN sister agencies. I thanked them for the excellent teamwork, working as one UN family to achieve the #health & development goals of 🇲🇾.

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Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala

@RD_WPRO

10 days

Great to visit Auckland City Hospital today. Dr Ed Gane and his team at the 🇳🇿 New Zealand Liver Transplant Unit are leading the way in hepatology research and providing quality care for patients with liver conditions such as #hepatitis B, including many from the #Pacific .

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Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala

@RD_WPRO

2 months

At last night’s #WHA77 side event, we discussed the need for all countries to have the right number of health workers, in the right places and with the right skills, to ensure well-performing and resilient health systems.

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Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala

@RD_WPRO

2 months

Had a brilliant discussion today with @WHO ’s Chief Nursing Officer, Dr Amelia Latu Afuhaamango Tuipulotu. Amelia has been doing excellent work, providing an important voice and much-needed leadership for #nurses and #midwives around the world.

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Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala

@RD_WPRO

1 month

I commend the Philippines 🇵🇭 & Singapore 🇸🇬 for having best-practice policies to eliminate #transfat from food. Industrially produced trans fats have no nutritional benefit & their consumption increases the risk of heart attack & death. They should not be part of the food we eat.

World Health Organization (WHO) Western Pacific

@WHOWPRO

1 month

. @WHO calls for an end to preventable deaths from #transfat consumption - saving lives, preventing suffering, and protecting economic productivity. Countries should pass best-practice trans fat elimination policies now. Learn more:

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Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala

@RD_WPRO

2 months

It's inspiring to speak with health staff of the 6 Mile Clinic & the Port Moresby General Hospital today. I found a very resilient & committed health team & learned of the challenges they face, as well as @WHO 's work in supporting the 🇵🇬 Government & health system. #HealthForAll

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Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala

@RD_WPRO

25 days

I agree 💯, @DrTedros ! The climate crisis is a health crisis. Countries & areas in the Western Pacific know this too well, experiencing the impacts of #ClimateChange on our health systems & communities. I join the call for health leaders to include health in the #COP29 agenda.

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus

@DrTedros

26 days

Record heatwaves. Intensified storms and floods. This is happening NOW. Without seriously scaled up and coordinated #ClimateAction , people's health is in danger. We call on leaders to make sure health is at the centre of @COP29_AZ .

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Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala

@RD_WPRO

2 months

A profound honour to meet His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah, The Crown Prince and Senior Minister of #BruneiDarussalam at Qashr Al Meezan today. I thanked His Royal Highness for 🇧🇳's health leadership and strong collaboration with @WHO .

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Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala

@RD_WPRO

2 months

Congratulations to the Chinese Geriatrics Society for this well-deserved recognition, awarded today at #WHA77 ! An exemplary organization promoting #HealthyAgeing through research, education and advocacy.

World Health Organization (WHO) Western Pacific

@WHOWPRO

2 months

Congratulations to the Chinese Geriatrics Society 🇨🇳, one of the two laureates awarded with the 2024 His Highness Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah Prize for Research in Health Care for the Elderly and in Health Promotion at #WHA77 ! 👏 📷 @WHO / Pierre Albouy

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Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala

@RD_WPRO

2 months

Had an excellent discussion with 🇰🇭 Health Minister, H.E. Prof. Chheang Ra & H.E. Ambassador In Dara at #WHA77 this week. I commended #Cambodia for placing health high on the national agenda and making huge strides in maternal & child health and strengthening the health system.

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Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala

@RD_WPRO

2 months

My thanks to H. E. Sir Bob Dadae, 🇵🇬 Governor General, for the warm welcome & the Government’s unwavering support to the health sector. I commend PNG’s commitment to enact crucial public health legislation & proactive efforts to #EndNTDs , respond to TB & HIV, and to #BeatNCDs .

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Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala

@RD_WPRO

16 days

Excellent to visit Apii Avarua Primary School to see the #CookIsland ’s Healthy Islands initiative in action. Very pleased that the students are enjoying nutritious meals and staying active! 👏

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Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala

@RD_WPRO

2 months

It's my privilege to attend the 8th Asia Pacific Leaders’ Summit on Malaria Elimination in Port Moresby 🇵🇬 today. Thank you to the Government of Papua New Guinea for hosting this important summit! Also great to see partners such as @GlobalFund & the Gov't of Australia today.

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Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala

@RD_WPRO

15 days

Congratulations, Honourable T. Munkhsaikhan, on your appointment as #Mongolia 's Minister of Health! I wish you all the best in this important role and look forward to working together to advance #HealthForAll !

WHO Mongolia

@WHOMongolia

18 days

We warmly welcome Hon. T. Munkhsaikhan, Member of the Parliament and newly appointed Minister of Health of 🇲🇳. We look forward to working hand in hand to achieve the vision of Healthy Mongolians and #healthforall .

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Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala

@RD_WPRO

2 months

Very happy to have met with Dr Siale ‘Akau’ola, Minister of Health from Tonga 🇹🇴 at #WHA77 today. Siale and I worked closely when I was the Minister of Health, and I’m confident he will lead the Ministry of Health with excellence towards our shared goal of #HealthForAll .

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Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala

@RD_WPRO

15 days

My sincere gratitude and best wishes to outgoing Minister of Health Honourable Chinzorig Sodnom. It was an honour to meet you during my visit to #Mongolia and learn from 🇲🇳's great efforts and initiatives towards #HealthForAll under your leadership.

World Health Organization (WHO) Western Pacific

@WHOWPRO

3 months

Dr Piukala and Minister of Health H.E. Mr Chinzorig Sodnom @EruulMendiinYam signed the #Mongolia -WHO Country Cooperation Strategy 2024-2028, marking a new chapter to tackle challenges, sustain health gains, and ensure future resilience in the country 🇲🇳.

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Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala

@RD_WPRO

1 month

In my discussions with H.E. Akka Pundit Sapheacha Aun Pornmoniroth, Deputy PM & Minister of Economy and Finance, I noted the impressive social & economic growth 🇰🇭 has achieved. Cambodia's progress, including in health & social protection sets a great example to other countries.

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Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala

@RD_WPRO

2 months

I thank @hans_kluge and the whole @WHO_Europe team for the warm welcome and for truly embodying the "One @WHO " ethos. I look forward to our closer collaboration towards #HealthForAll !

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Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala

@RD_WPRO

6 days

Visiting @waikato University last week, I was glad to learn of their work to support equitable workforce development & medical & health education that is fit-for-purpose. We need health workers with the right skills & in the right places for strong & resilient health systems!

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Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala

@RD_WPRO

2 months

I’m in Papua New Guinea 🇵🇬 this week to attend an important summit on malaria elimination. Before that kicks off, I was honoured to meet with the National Department of Health yesterday to discuss priority health issues in the country.

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Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala

@RD_WPRO

2 months

At #WHA77 yesterday, Member States approved the 14th General Programme of Work #GPW14 – a road map for @WHO ’s work with countries and partners over the next 4 years. It will enable us to work together to promote, provide and protect the health of all people. #InvestInWHO

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Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala

@RD_WPRO

1 month

We need transformative primary health care that is integrated, innovative & embedded within communities, reaching all people across the life course. It was excellent to see #BruneiDarussalam ’s primary health care in action & meet the tremendous health workers who make it happen!

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Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala

@RD_WPRO

1 month

I was honoured to address the Technical Advisory Group on Immunization and Vaccine-Preventable Diseases in the Western Pacific Region (TAG) this week to thank them for their continued support and advice, and to push for renewed regional immunization efforts.

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Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala

@RD_WPRO

2 months

Excellent discussion with New Zealand’s DG of Health Chief Executive @DiSarfati today! I thanked her for New Zealand’s 🇳🇿 health leadership, especially in strengthening our ability to detect and respond to #pandemic threats and in improving health in the #Pacific .

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Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala

@RD_WPRO

17 days

Honoured to join 🇨🇰's National Health Conference, focusing on key issues like #OralHealth 🦷 The high oral disease burden in the #Pacific calls for enhanced health worker training and community-based programmes. Promoting a healthy smile promotes overall health and wellbeing 😁

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Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala

@RD_WPRO

1 month

Positive discussions with H.E. Sok Chenda Sophea today. I commended him on Cambodia’s health leadership and advocacy, including on issues like antimicrobial resistance, financing for noncommunicable diseases, and @ASEAN ’s work on substandard and falsified medicines.

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Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala

@RD_WPRO

1 month

Visiting one of Singapore's 🇸🇬 Active Ageing Centres, we saw the variety of services they offer – from health and care services to social support & many fun recreational activities. Excellent to see this as part of a long-term, integrated & whole-of-society approach to ageing.

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Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala

@RD_WPRO

1 month

@WHOWPRO @WHOSEARO @INDOPACOM I urged Asia-Pacific partners to implement community-centred, #OneHealth , multisectoral approaches incl. civil/military collab to strengthen #HealthSecurity . Working together, we can weave a future where our collective efforts ensure no one is left behind esp. during emergencies.

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Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala

@RD_WPRO

2 months

Thank you, @hans_kluge ! We look forward to working with you and the @WHO_Europe team for #ClimateAction in both of our regions.

Hans Kluge

@hans_kluge

2 months

The impacts of the #ClimateCrisis on health are taking a significant toll. We at @WHO_Europe will collaborate with @WHOWPRO in tackling this existential threat - from the Atlantic shores of Europe through the Western Pacific - faced by both of our regions. @RD_WPRO #ECEHBonn

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Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala

@RD_WPRO

1 month

Very proud of @WHOWPRO colleagues and their loved ones for always taking the time to #GiveBlood on a regular basis. Thank you to all blood donors for your lifesaving gift!

World Health Organization (WHO) Western Pacific

@WHOWPRO

1 month

📍 Manila, Philippines We chatted with some of our @WHOWPRO colleagues & their loved ones who donated blood as part of our annual blood donation drive. Here’s what they had to say. Are you a regular blood donor? Share your experience with us on why you choose to #GiveBlood !

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Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala

@RD_WPRO

12 days

Health is a great investment. Protecting children through vaccination is a sound investment in the future of nations. We must adopt new ways of working with communities to ensure every child is fully protected against vaccine-preventable diseases.

World Health Organization (WHO) Western Pacific

@WHOWPRO

12 days

1.3 million children in the Western Pacific did not receive all the recommended doses of life-saving vaccines in 2023, of whom 823,000 did not get a single dose.

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Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala

@RD_WPRO

2 months

Today at #WHA77 I encouraged leaders to ban or stringently regulate e-cigarettes as part of comprehensive approach to #TobaccoControl . We look to friends from Australia 🇦🇺, Singapore 🇸🇬 & beyond to take bold strides in this direction. @Mark_Butler_MP Thank you for your efforts!

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Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala

@RD_WPRO

1 month

This year marks an important milestone – the 50th anniversary of the Expanded Programme on Immunization. Over the past 5 decades, vaccination has saved millions of lives. Let’s continue to collaborate & support each other for a healthier and safer Region.

World Health Organization (WHO) Western Pacific

@WHOWPRO

3 months

Five decades ago, millions of children died of diseases such as measles, polio & diphtheria with few having access to life-saving vaccines.  The Expanded Programme on Immunization saved 154M lives in 5 decades. Join us in saving more lives with vaccines. It’s #HumanlyPossible .

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Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala

@RD_WPRO

2 months

During an interview in @WHO_Europe 's podcast studio, I shared childhood memories – from running around the beaches of #Tonga 🇹🇴, to serving as Minister of Health & now @WHOWPRO RD. Grateful for the chance to reflect on the path that led me here & shaped my commitment to health.

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Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala

@RD_WPRO

1 month

Countries of @WHOSEARO & @WHOWPRO have agreed to a new approach to strengthen health security, endorsing the Asia Pacific Health Security Action Framework. @drSaimaWazed & I are fully committed to its implementation in our respective regions. 👉

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