Rheumatic Fever

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Aotearoa New Zealand

'Cost lives': Principal warns Pacific and Māori students will suffer if nurse cuts go ahead

The principal of Porirua College, Ragne Maxwell, says cutting on-site nurses could harm students’ health, increase pressure on hospitals, and put already vulnerable youth at risk.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uTue, 24 Mar

Politics

Pacific housing crisis stagnates despite growing demand

Over 30 per cent of Pasifika live in overcrowded homes amid cultural conflicts and a property market mayhem.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uWed, 11 Dec

Health

Pacific, Māori children suffer staggering rates of rheumatic fever hospitalisation - report

A Cure Kids' report found Pacific children are over 100 times more likely to be hospitalised with acute rheumatic fever and 2.5 times more likely to be admitted for respiratory conditions.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uTue, 17 Sep

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