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Expert: Funding urgently needed to prevent Pacific RSV hospitalisations

A Middlemore paediatrician says an equity lens is needed when deciding on funding to prevent Pacific children contracting RSV.

Khalia StrongFri, 01 Dec

Health

Smokefree efforts potentially stubbed out by new government

There's concern repealing laws around smoking products will have a negative impact on Pacific and Māori communities.

Khalia StrongMon, 27 Nov

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Tonga

Pacific children's doctors support specialists in Tonga

A 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

Health

New telehealth service aims to fill gaps created by workforce shortages

Isolated communities will soon have more access to primary care services, through a new after-hours clinical telehealth service.

Pacific MorningsTue, 21 Nov

Health

Warning: Shellfish and other seafood in Hawke's Bay and East Cape regions unsafe to eat

The 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

Health

Health 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

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Samoa

Bike riders circle Samoa’s islands to raise cancer awareness

From Savai'i to Upolu, the USO bike riders take their message of healthy living and cancer awareness around Samoa.

PMN NewsFri, 10 Nov

Health

New doco reveals the abuse inflicted on those tasked with explaining Covid

Award-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

Debbie Sorensen with her partner, children and grandchildren.

Health

Pacific health professional fighting breast cancer wants to remove fear of this disease

Pasifika Medical Association Chief Executive Debbie Sorensen opens up about her cancer journey for the first time.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uThu, 02 Nov

Health

Reporter with cerebral palsy breaks barriers with story for Whakaata Māori

William 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

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