Pacific nations are being brought together in January for what is called a two day TechCamp, which is funded by the US Embassy in New Zealand and organized by Otago University.
Faumuina Associate Professor Faafetai Sopoaga from the university's Health Sciences division said mosquito-borne diseases such as zika and dengue posed a major threat.
She said through the workshop they hoped to improve the island countries ability to cope.
Faumuina also said with the Pacific being a series of islands this could be a key factor.