UK in Samoa

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By: Jasmine Netzler

The Minister of Health Va'aaoao Salumalo Alofipo recently met with British Commissioner to Samoa, H.E. Andrew Nethercott to discuss healthcare priorities and a way for the U.K. to best provide support to the nation’s medical workers.

In a social media post on their official page, the High Commission points out one of its joint partnership support assistance with the Australian government – financial assistance for a hematology analyzer.

“Knowing the worry Dengue causes local families, the UK—alongside our Australian partners—recently contributed WST 170,000 towards a vital new hematology analyzer to boost local diagnostic capabilities.”

The United Kingdom is no stranger to their contribution to the development of health worldwide and so remains a proud global partner in health.

“Our recent £850 million (3.1bn Tala) pledge to the Global Fund will continue to support critical HIV prevention and care across Samoa and the wider Pacific Islands.”

Gratitude was also articulated to Samoa’s healthcare workers.
“Thank you to all of Samoa's incredible healthcare workers. We are proud to stand with you!”

The Pathway to the Development for Samoa 2026/2027-2030/2031 was recently launched in Upolu and currently in Savai’i.

The plan will guide the way forward for Samoa and is made up of 5 strategic outcomes with the Key Strategic Outcome 1 being, Inclusive Social Development.

This strategy reflects the Government’s unwavering commitment to the health, education, cultural identity and overall well-being of its people.

“It recognises that sustainable development is inseparable from human capital development, and that a nation’s progress is measured not only by economic growth but by the quality of life experienced by every Samoan.”

This strategic outcome has two key priority areas and most relevant to the health of people is the first -public health and wellness with the expected outcomes being accessible quality health care and a healthy population.

Photo: British Embassy in Samoa