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Expert urges govt to include ethnicity in GP funding formula

Despite changes aiming to better reflect the needs of patients, Dr Gabrielle McDonald warns excluding ethnic factors keeps existing health disparities.

Khalia StrongFri, 15 Aug

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Sāmoa

Sāmoa dengue fever death toll rises to six ahead of elections

Health authorities warn against unsafe dosages and natural remedies as schools close indefinitely and a nationwide clean-up effort is planned.

Renate RiversThu, 14 Aug

Health

South Auckland doctor inspires change through visible excellence and community strength

Dr Timoti Te Moke walks the streets in his scrubs to challenge stereotypes and promote visible success.

Mary Afemata, Local Democracy ReporterThu, 14 Aug

Health

Sāmoan women seek life-changing weight loss surgery in Turkey

Sarah Bennett and Lemau Timu’s journeys highlight the rise of medical tourism and challenges in Pacific healthcare access.

Khalia StrongWed, 13 Aug

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Tonga

‘Prevention is best’: GP urges village approach to fight dengue crisis

Dr Api Talemaitoga says clearing water containers and covering up can save lives, as WHO data shows the Pacific’s worst dengue figures since 2016.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uMon, 11 Aug

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Sāmoa

Sāmoa Prime Minister addresses surge in dengue fever cases

With four deaths confirmed and over 5000 people infected, Fiamē Naomi Mata’afa assures the nation that the outbreak is “contained”.

Renate RiversMon, 04 Aug

Health

Pacific and Māori athletes sought for concussion research

AUT researchers are investigating how brain injuries affect underrepresented groups and are seeking volunteers to help improve diagnosis and care.

Khalia StrongFri, 01 Aug

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Sāmoa

Another child lost to dengue in Sāmoa, health official confirms

Just a day after the country recorded its third dengue fever-related death, a fourth child is now suspected to have succumbed to the virus.

Renate RiversThu, 31 Jul

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Sāmoa

Third child dies as dengue fever cases surge in Sāmoa

Over 2200 cases confirmed as the health system faces increasing strain.

Renate RiversWed, 30 Jul

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Fiji

UNAIDS official calls for urgent action, response to saving lives in Fiji

As new infection patterns emerge, driven by injecting drug use, Renata Ram urges innovative-testing solutions and harm-reducing programmes.

Elenoa TuragaiviuSun, 27 Jul

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