HealthPacific health expert warns of rising measles risk as cases spread across New ZealandAUT immunologist Dr Chris Puli’uvea warns low vaccination rates leave Pacific communities, especially children, vulnerable to the highly contagious virus.Samson SamasoniThu, 23 Oct
HealthPacific health group celebrates excellence in community careThe Cause Collective honours top-performing medical practices in Tamaki Makaurau at its Awards ceremony.Khalia StrongMon, 20 Oct
HealthPacific doctor urges dialogue as 100,000 workers prepare for major strike actionPublic Service Minister Judith Collins calls the strikes “unwarranted,” while economist Craig Renney and Pacific doctor Dr Anae Neru Leavasa say workers are doing it tough.Samson SamasoniMon, 20 Oct
Health • Papua New Guinea • Solomon Islands • VanuatuSave The Children: Climate change poses critical threat to child nutrition in the PacificCyclones, floods, and rising seas are making it harder for families in PNG, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu to access nutritious food.Khalia StrongFri, 17 Oct
HealthNZ govt extends free mammograms: A vital step for Pasifika womenHealth advocates stress the importance of early detection and culturally safe care to save lives in Pacific communities.Khalia StrongThu, 16 Oct
Health • Fiji • Papua New Guinea'Urgent action needed': Resurgence of HIV epidemic linked to rising drug use - WHORecent trends indicate a disturbing comeback of HIV/AIDS in parts of the Pacific, as the World Health Organization (WHO) prepares for its 76th Session in Fiji.PMN NewsTue, 14 Oct
Health‘Dementia is not the end’: A son’s heartfelt love letter to his motherSapini Unoi shares how he navigates caring for her, while encouraging families to normalise talanoa about caregiving.Atutahi Potaka-DewesTue, 14 Oct
Health • Aotearoa New Zealand‘Don’t wait until you’ve run out of juice’: A Pacific mental health leader’s messageDr Elizabeth Mati from Le Va is urging Pacific people to prioritise their wellbeing daily, as Mental Health Awareness Week encourages the importance of mutual support among New Zealanders.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uFri, 10 Oct
Health'Asking for help is not a weakness': Tongan researcher on mental health awarenessDr Sarah Kapeli calls for culturally grounded support and small acts of care to strengthen Pacific wellbeing.Khalia StrongThu, 09 Oct
HealthPacific health leaders criticise rollback of bowel screening ageHealth experts say inequities will persist, despite the Government’s decision to lower the national screening age.Khalia StrongWed, 08 Oct