Te Marae Ora (TMO), Ministry of Health have joined the World Health organisation in celebrating its 75th anniversary in Samoa.

Among the team were TMO’s clinical psychologist Dr Evangeline Daniela-Wong and Director Planning and Funding Roana Mataitini.

Also in attendance was Dr. Kim Eva Dickson, WHO Representative for American Samoa, Cook Islands, Niue, Samoa and Tokelau and other Ministry of Health officials from American Samoa, Cook Islands, Niue, Samoa and Tokelau.

Samoa’s Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata’afa extended to the WHO Secretariat, a wonderful and happy 75th Anniversary saying it was indeed a milestone achievement.

“And as we know every time we celebrate an anniversary; it is natural to ponder and reflect on what the past can contribute to the future. Have we made a difference to the lives of other people? What can we do better?

“WHO, has weathered tumultuous times, as well as done a lot of good in this world. From delivering and continuing to deliver evidence-based guidance to our national programmes, to delivering vaccines to help eradicate diseases.”