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Vanuatu govt rolls out Pacific's first heart screening app to help catch silent killers early

Health workers and community leaders will now be able to screen people for heart risks on the spot, in a Pacific-first move aimed at catching disease earlier and saving lives.

Christine RovoiFri, 03 Jul

Health

Pacific families face extra barriers as disabled Kiwis lose teeth at alarming rates

A Pacific dentist says cost, low awareness and workforce shortages are leaving some disabled people in severe pain, as new data reveals worsening oral health inequities.

Khalia StrongFri, 26 Jun

Health

Pacific health leaders say evidence is clear, action is lagging

A growing Pacific population, low workforce representation, and stark child health inequities are fuelling calls for urgent action.

Khalia StrongFri, 26 Jun

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Aotearoa New Zealand

Record number of Pacific doctors join NZ health workforce

Fifty-five are among 531 new doctors starting work across Aotearoa this year, bringing vital cultural understanding to patient care.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uThu, 18 Jun

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Aotearoa New Zealand

A South Auckland café manager tells how and why they are helping their neighbourhood

Managing a neighbourhood space in Ōtara, Dru Smith, manager of Alexandar Café, speaks about improving local health.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uWed, 10 Jun

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Fiji

Fiji govt to roll out eco mortuaries after distressing claims of bodies stored in esky

Officials plan to install 10 solar-powered mortuaries across the country after reports raised concerns about the handling of human remains in remote communities.

PMN NewsWed, 10 Jun

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Sāmoa

‘Sāmoan Scientist’ launches podcast to bring diabetes research into Pacific homes

As Sāmoan Language Week draws to a close, Amy Maslen-Miller is taking her health research beyond the lab with a new podcast designed to help Pacific families better understand diabetes and nutrition.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uFri, 05 Jun

Health

WHO Pacific chief links youth mental health crisis to climate stress and online harms

Dr Saia Ma’u Piukala says Pacific governments must urgently use sports and physical activity to help tackle rising mental health pressures facing young people across the region.

Christine RovoiTue, 26 May

Health

'20 out of 10 bad': Niuean man’s $2050 dental bill highlights cost crisis for Pasifika

A newly costed proposal for publicly funded adult dental care comes as Pacific health leaders warn many families are delaying treatment until pain becomes severe and costs climb.

Khalia StrongMon, 25 May

Health

‘Profits over people’: Kiwis back scrapped Smokefree laws as health gap widens

A new poll shows strong public support for low-nicotine cigarettes and concerns about tobacco industry influence as Pacific health leaders warn policy changes could deepen smoking rates.

Atutahi Potaka-DewesMon, 18 May

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