We can’t start the week without hearing from PMN News sports reporter Matt Manukuo who joined #PacificMornings for another roundup of all the sporting action from the weekend.#PacificSports #MattManukuo #SportsRoundup #WeekendSport
Counting of votes in the Solomon Islands joint elections continues, with provincial and national polls held together for the first time. Early results show that incumbent prime minister Manasseh Sogavare has been re-elected in the East Choiseul constituency. RNZ Pacific Editor Koroi Hawkins joined #PacificMornings live from Honiara to provide the latest update on the election results.#KoroiHawkins #ManassehSogarave #ElectionResults #SolomonIslands
The World Health Organisation celebrates World Immunization Week from the 24-30 April, aiming to highlight the collective action needed and to promote the use of vaccines to protect people of all ages against disease. Its main goal is to encourage vaccinations while raising awareness of the value of vaccines and immunisation. This year’s focus is on increasing access to immunisation for children regardless of where they live or their socioeconomic status. Te Whatu Ora National Director of Pacific Health Markerita Poutasi joined #PacificMornings for a talanoa on why immunisations are important. #MarkeritaPoutasi #HealthForAll #PublicHealth #Immunise #VaccineEquity