HealthPacific communities urged to check measles immunisation as Auckland cases riseHealth experts warn that low vaccination rates could put New Zealand’s health system under pressure if measles continues to spread.Khalia StrongFri, 31 Oct
Health • Sāmoa‘Act now, not later’: Sāmoa urges measles vaccination amid New Zealand outbreakAs outbreaks spread regionally, Sāmoa’s health leaders warn that travel links and low vaccinations could put the nation at renewed risk.Renate RiversThu, 30 Oct
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
HealthRugby legend urges Pasifika to prioritise measles vaccinationLemalu Semo Sititi addresses concerns about complacency and the need for community action.Christine RovoiMon, 26 May
Health • Sāmoa‘Our population is at risk’: Pacific communities urged to get measles vaccinePacific communities are being encouraged to get the MMR vaccine to prevent a repeat of 2019’s deadly measles outbreak in Samoa. Khalia StrongFri, 06 Sep
HealthMeasles outbreak warning - plea to vaccinate childrenDr William Rainger says measles is extremely infectious and urges young adults and children to get vaccinated.Pacific MorningsWed, 11 Oct
