HealthExpert: Funding urgently needed to prevent Pacific RSV hospitalisationsA Middlemore paediatrician says an equity lens is needed when deciding on funding to prevent Pacific children contracting RSV.Khalia StrongFri, 01 Dec
HealthSmokefree efforts potentially stubbed out by new governmentThere's concern repealing laws around smoking products will have a negative impact on Pacific and Māori communities. Khalia StrongMon, 27 Nov
Health • TongaPacific children's doctors support specialists in TongaA medical team spent the week at Vaiola Hospital in Nuku’alofa, and says many specialist procedures can now be done in Tonga.Pacific MorningsFri, 24 Nov
HealthNew telehealth service aims to fill gaps created by workforce shortagesIsolated communities will soon have more access to primary care services, through a new after-hours clinical telehealth service.Pacific MorningsTue, 21 Nov
HealthWarning: Shellfish and other seafood in Hawke's Bay and East Cape regions unsafe to eatThe New Zealand Food Safety are urging the public to avoid consuming shellfish, oysters, muscles, cockles, scallops, pipis' and cat's eyes.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uWed, 15 Nov
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
Health • SamoaBike riders circle Samoa’s islands to raise cancer awarenessFrom Savai'i to Upolu, the USO bike riders take their message of healthy living and cancer awareness around Samoa.PMN NewsFri, 10 Nov
HealthNew doco reveals the abuse inflicted on those tasked with explaining CovidAward-winning microbiologist Siouxsie Wiles says Covid is still killing people every week even though the global pandemic is officially over. Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uThu, 02 Nov
HealthPacific health professional fighting breast cancer wants to remove fear of this diseasePasifika Medical Association Chief Executive Debbie Sorensen opens up about her cancer journey for the first time.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uThu, 02 Nov
HealthReporter with cerebral palsy breaks barriers with story for Whakaata MāoriWilliam Sangster is a Te Rito journalism cadet and has just finished creating his first linear story after doing his first voiceover.Grace Tinetali-Fiavaai, Te Rito Journalism CadetWed, 01 Nov