Health‘The solution includes us’: Expert on Pacific health disparitiesNew data shows alarming figures for Pacific obesity rates and unmet healthcare needs. But Dr Aumea Herman says a wider understanding is needed to go beyond the statistics.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uMon, 25 Nov
HealthDiabetes funding a game-changer - expertProfessor Ben Wheeler says glucose monitors and insulin pumps are a breakthrough for type 1 diabetics, but access remains limited.Mary AfemataThu, 14 Nov
HealthPasifika lead diabetes increase - dataThe number of people living with diabetes has jumped by almost 100,000 in the past three years, and Pacific people are leading the figures.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uTue, 05 Nov
HealthPacific, Māori dementia linked to social disadvantage, not ethnicity - reportNew research from the Public Health Communications Centre has revealed high rates of dementia in NZ, and more so for Pacific and Māori.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uMon, 09 Sep
Health • Tonga'I don't want to be the last': Auckland Uni celebrates first Pacific WHO regional chiefThe Pacific community marked Dr Saia Ma’u Piukala’s historic appointment in the World Health Organisation, acknowledging it as a step in the right direction for Pacific health.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uThu, 18 Jul
HealthHealth challenges endure for Pacific peoples despite NZers' improving health stats Te Whatu Ora's first Health Status report yields positive results for Aotearoa, but certain issues remain to be resolved for Pacific communities.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uFri, 23 Feb
HealthPacific and Māori high blood pressure program sees promising resultsHato Hone have developed the Manaaki Mamao, a pilot program that grants participants the ability to manage their blood pressure from the comfort of their home.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uWed, 24 Jan
HealthHealth expert says World Diabetes Day is especially important for Pacific peoples Dr 'Ofa Dewes says the day is vital in raising awareness for managing the chronic disease that affects over 300,000 New Zealanders.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uFri, 10 Nov
