Measles cases in NZ, prompts call by MOH to vaccinate children
With the confirmation of measles cases in New Zealand, the Ministry of Health has called on parents and guardians to... Read More.
Stories tagged with: children
The number of children engaged in child labour activities across Samoa in street vending continues to hike
The number of children engaged in child labour activities across... Read More.
SVSG steps in, to care for man and his five children
A 50-year-old father and his five young children, were the latest victims of gender-based violence to request assistance from the Samoa Victim Support... Read More.
Report for 2023 will focus on safeguarding the rights of children in Samoa
Mandated under s.40 of the Ombudsman Act 2013, the Ombudsman is to report to Parliament every year in June on the... Read More.
Nearly 40 million children are dangerously susceptible to growing measles threat
Measles vaccination coverage has steadily declined since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2021, a record high of nearly 40 million children missed... Read More.
Ombudsman hosted a workshop for children and young people
The Office of the Ombudsman hosted a workshop for children and young people this week.This is to follow up with students who took part... Read More.
‘A’apa le Faith Foundation e fafaga tamaiti a’oga
E tusa ma le 200 tamaiti i le aoga tulaga lua i Vailima na oo atu iai le aao mafola a le faalapotopotoga o... Read More.
UN cites high rates of gender-based violence and violence against children
The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet has outlined concerns and urged the Samoa Government to take action... Read More.
MOH confirms outbreaks of fever and rash illnesses affecting children ages 0 to 4
The Ministry of Health confirmed outbreaks of fever and rash illnesses affecting children ages 0 to 4.
This is aside... Read More.
Doctor calls for laws to ban release of children against medical advice
The Head of Paediatric Ward Papalii Dr Tito Kamu is calling for laws to protect children being released from the hospital against... Read More.
NZ delivers 30,000 doses of Pfizer vaccines for children
The New Zealand Government's support for the people of Samoa continues, through the Ministry of Health by delivering 30,000 doses of Pfizer... Read More.