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Impact of snoring, lack of rest on your health

Sleep experts reveal alarming rates of sleep apnoea among Pasifika and their severe effects on health.

Khalia StrongFri, 14 Mar

Health

‘Don't sit on your symptoms’: Kidney Health workers urge early checks

Kidney Health NZ’s Sini Taunaholo-Ropeti and Merryn Jones highlight the urgent need for education, early detection, and preventative measures to combat kidney disease.

Khalia StrongThu, 06 Mar

Health

South Auckland footcare training to benefit diabetes patients

New footcare assistant qualification aims to reduce delays in care, allowing specialists to focus on complex cases.

PMN NewsFri, 03 Jan

Health

‘The solution includes us’: Expert on Pacific health disparities

New 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

Health

Diabetes funding a game-changer - expert

Professor Ben Wheeler says glucose monitors and insulin pumps are a breakthrough for type 1 diabetics, but access remains limited.

Mary Afemata, Local Democracy ReporterThu, 14 Nov

Health

Pasifika lead diabetes increase - data

The 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

Health

Pacific, Māori dementia linked to social disadvantage, not ethnicity - report

New 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

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'I don't want to be the last': Auckland Uni celebrates first Pacific WHO regional chief

The 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

Health

Health 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

Health

Pacific and Māori high blood pressure program sees promising results

Hato 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

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