The World Scabies Program is working with governments and partners to eliminate scabies as a public health problem. This program aims to put scabies control on national and global agendas, implement community wide treatment strategies, and strengthen health systems to monitor and manage scabies.

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Pacific Islands Dermatology Conference 2026

Pacific Islands Dermatology Conference 2026

Melaia Liku, the National Scabies Coordinator in Fiji recently presented at the inaugural Pacific Islands Dermatology Conference in Suva. Melaia’s discussion focused on the Evaluation of National Ivermectin Based Mass Drug Administration Program for Scabies in Fiji. Please join us in congratulating Melaia!

Dr Meciusela Tuicakau, Director of the Pacific Islands Training Centre in Fiji, also spoke with ABC’s Pacific Beat about the conference. You can listen here: https://www.abc.net.au/pacific/programs/pacificbeat/derma-fiji/106802110

MDA awareness in Kiribati

MDA awareness in Kiribati

Integrated scabies and trachoma MDA health promotion activities are well underway across South Tarawa, Kiribati, which includes a Drama Road Show by Kiribati Family Health Association (KFHA).

KFHA is a youth group that uses song, dance, and drama to engage communities and are currently raising awareness about the MDA campaign in an accessible and entertaining way.

This week, the group is travelling throughout South Tarawa, sharing key messages and spreading awareness on the importance of participating in the campaign. We thank them for their energy, creativity, and commitment to community health!
15,000 ivermectin tablets donated to Fiji

15,000 ivermectin tablets donated to Fiji

Today, WSP donated 15,000 ivermectin 3mg tablets to Twomey Hospital in Fiji to support national scabies control efforts.

The donation was made possible through collaboration between our teams in Solomon Islands and Fiji and will help ensure medicine is available where it is needed!

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