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People with moderate or severe asthma are more likely to develop severe COVID19. This is because the coronavirus affects the lungs. (JPG)
People with high blood pressure, especially, if older, are more likely to develop severe symptoms from COVID19 than those without. There is also higher rate of death from coronavirus among individuals with high blood pressure. (JPG)
Congratulations to the group of four (4) Registered Nurses on their successful completion of the online SCHP (formerly Diploma of Child Health/International Postgraduate Paediatric Certificate) The ceremony attended and supported by the Paediatric team,...
World aids day held on 1st of December each year! it raises awareness across the world and community about the surrounding HIV and AIDS. It is the day for people to show their support...
Under Japans Grant Aid Assistance to Samoa, a mobile dental clinic valued at JPY 71,700.00 was handed over by the Ambassador of Japan to Samoa, H.E Maugaoleatuolo Shinya Aoki to the Associate Minister of...
A new initiative by the Mental Health Unit was initiated on the 29th August 2018, supported by Samoan boxing champion Lupesoliai Joseph Parker. Mr Parker took time off to visit the Unit, meet the...
Strengthening Health Care Systems and Delivery – Hand Hygiene is your Entrance Door was the theme for this year’s World Hand Hygiene Day which is celebrated by WHO on 5th May each year. The...
The newly constructed and relocated Sataua District Hospital on the South West Coast of Upolu, was opened on the 23rd April 2015. The relocation was necessary due to the susceptibility of the old hospital...
Gazing out into her first day in life – this young lady is blissfully unaware of the medical drama that preceded her arrival! Her 20 year old first time mother from Sasina Savaii presented in...
