DILI: Parts of Timor-Leste are suffering some of the worst levels of acute child malnutrition problems in recent years, with 92 children receiving emergency treatment at the health centre in Formoza, Dili alone, health officials said on Tuesday. 

DILI: Timorese Prime Minister Taur Matan Ruak lashed out at people refusing to get their COVID-19 vaccination on Monday, saying getting the jab amounted to “citizen’s role” in helping Timor-Leste battle the coronavirus pandemic. 

Covid-19: Timor-Leste has lifted a ban on its citizens participating in religious gatherings, Minister of the Presidency Of the Council of Ministers Fidelis Magalhaes said on Wednesday, albeit with strict health measures enforced.

DILI: More than 200 students from Oecusse living in Dili have lost access to financial support from families due to lockdown rules, student representative spokesperson Zeca Freadu said on Tuesday, warning that many are unable to pay rent and meet their basic needs.

DILI: First jabs of Timor-Leste’s second round of COVID-19 vaccinations were given on Monday, a major boost as the country works to bring the coronavirus pandemic under control.