Health • Sāmoa • TongaPacific Parkinson’s support network grows amid push to end cultural stigmaA daughter’s journey through her mother’s diagnosis inspires the development of a supportive Pacific support network for Parkinson’s.Joylene Dymond TiumaluFri, 18 Jul
Health • Aotearoa New ZealandNZ travellers urged to prioritise insurance as dengue outbreaks surge across the Pacific Health officials stress importance of protective measures against mosquito bites as outbreaks continue to escalate in several island nations.Elenoa TuragaiviuThu, 17 Jul
HealthNew weight-loss drug poses risks of health inequities in Pacific communities - expertDr Fa’asisila Savila calls for culturally-tailored interventions and public funding.'Alakihihifo VailalaMon, 07 Jul
Health • FijiFijian pastors in NZ receive training to support their congregationsA ground-breaking initiative aims to train Fijian spiritual leaders as first responders to stress, trauma, and family crises within their communities.Elenoa TuragaiviuSat, 05 Jul
Health • Aotearoa New ZealandQuiet Courage: How a small trust is shifting mindsets in rural NZIn the conservative town of Hastings, Nevertheless Trust offers culturally-rooted mental health programmes that empower identity, resilience, and community healing.Susnation SetaThu, 03 Jul
Health • Aotearoa New Zealand • AustraliaIndigenous heart health network expands across NZ and AustraliaMāori and Pasifika health professionals are forging connections with indigenous peers in Australia to strengthen cultural leadership in cardiology.Khalia StrongThu, 03 Jul
Health • Aotearoa New ZealandChildren Commissioner wants Māori and Pacific youth in NZ suicide prevention efforts Dr Claire Achmad criticises the Government’s action plan, saying it excludes vital insights from youth in tackling the crisis amid rising suicide rates.Andre Fa'aosoTue, 24 Jun
Health • Aotearoa New ZealandBreaking down the nationwide Suicide Prevention Plan through a Pacific lensPacific mental health expert Dr Sione Vaka weighs in on the Government’s new Suicide Prevention Action Plan and what it means for Pacific communities.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uWed, 18 Jun
Health • TongaTonga Red Cross urges regular voluntary blood donationsIt’s World Blood Donor Day, and the Tonga Red Cross calls on the community to contribute regularly, not only during emergencies.'Alakihihifo VailalaFri, 13 Jun
Health • FijiHIV health experts urge testing amid outbreakJohn Fa’ukafa and Temo Sasau are leading efforts to promote effective outreach initiatives, prioritising health needs in Fijian communities.Atutahi Potaka-DewesFri, 13 Jun
