HealthPacific women urged to speak up as cancer knowledge gaps exposed in new studyResearch has found major gaps in Pacific women’s knowledge of gynaecological cancers, as a Fijian cancer survivor urges women to trust their bodies and keep asking questions.Khalia StrongWed, 16 Sep
Health • Papua New GuineaPNG cancer centre set to open its doors to all patients in the PacificThe government says the new facility will offer access to specialist treatment at subsidised local rates, cutting the cost of overseas medical referrals.Christine RovoiWed, 09 Sep
HealthPacific communities missing from NZ’s respiratory warning systems, study findsResearchers reveal Pasifika face a high burden of respiratory illness but are being under-represented in the systems used to detect outbreaks early.Khalia StrongWed, 09 Sep
Health • FijiFiji’s HIV crisis spreads fast as health system struggles to keep upThe epidemic is now affecting the wider population with young people and children among those bearing the growing burden as health services try to cope. Elenoa TuragaiviuTue, 08 Sep
Health‘Our loved ones aren’t contracts’: Pacific families fear losing trusted home carersWhānau caring for ageing and vulnerable loved ones say changing home-care providers could also mean losing the trusted workers who help keep their elders safe at home.Renate RiversFri, 04 Sep
HealthPacific women still face long wait for diagnosis despite new guidelines on endometriosis in NZJournalist Candice Ama spent seven years waiting for answers. New guidelines aim to help wāhine get diagnosed sooner, but experts warn access to treatment remains an equity issue. Khalia StrongWed, 26 Aug
HealthFormer Pacific minister takes frontline role as health commissioning shifts across AotearoaPeseta Sam Lotu-Iiga has joined The Cause Collective as it takes on a bigger role in Pacific health and social services with a new model promising to put more decisions closer to Pasifika families.PMN NewsMon, 24 Aug
HealthFuture generations law must put Pacific health at the centre - advocateFormer Youth MP Tyler Oroanu says any law designed to protect the interests of future generations must be shaped with young Pasifika.Christine RovoiFri, 21 Aug
Health‘Don’t wait’: Pacific families urged to act fast on meningococcal warning symptomsPacific people made up almost a quarter of meningococcal cases reported in 2025, with a health expert warning the disease can turn serious within hours. Khalia StrongTue, 18 Aug
HealthPacific providers want mental health support for youth before crisis With almost one in four Pasifika reporting high psychological distress, providers say a new strategy must prioritise culturally grounded care. Khalia StrongMon, 17 Aug
