Question 1

What specific strain of influenza virus has been causing extended flu seasons and global outbreaks in Australia and New Zealand in 2025?

Accepted Answer

Influenza A(H3N2) subclade K

Question 2

In which Pacific Island nation was the first human case of paralytic poliomyelitis (cVDPV2) confirmed in August 2025, leading to a nationwide immunization campaign?

Accepted Answer

Papua New Guinea

Question 3

Which Pacific island nation declared a dengue outbreak in May 2025, with a significant rise in cases reported by December 2025, predominantly affecting the 10-19 age group?

Accepted Answer

Cook Islands

Question 4

According to WHO reports for 2024-2025, which region is actively working to advance policy actions on tobacco, alcohol, and unhealthy diets to tackle noncommunicable disease risk factors?

Accepted Answer

Western Pacific

Question 5

What is a major public health concern in Fiji, declared an outbreak in 2024 and exacerbated by rising methamphetamine use and needle-sharing?

Accepted Answer

HIV

Question 6

Which of the following is a key priority for the WHO Multi-country Cooperation Strategy (2024–2029) in Pacific Island countries?

Accepted Answer

Reducing the burden of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs)

Question 7

In Vanuatu, which WHO-developed tool has been adopted by the Ministry of Health to strengthen its outbreak response and digital surveillance capabilities?

Accepted Answer

Go.Data

Question 8

Which Pacific island nation is implementing a new multi-hazard strategy for risk communication and community engagement (RCCE) for 2026–2030, building on lessons from a severe dengue outbreak in 2025?

Accepted Answer

Tonga

Question 9

What is the primary reason cited for the 'Super-K' flu strain's effectiveness in Australia and New Zealand, causing it to be less recognized by immune responses?

Accepted Answer

Genetic 'drift' accumulating mutations in hemagglutinin

Question 10

What health issue is of particular concern in Fiji, with national data showing that over 60-70% of women have experienced physical and/or sexual violence by a male intimate partner in their lifetime?

Accepted Answer

Gender-based violence

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