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News,
16 Dec 21
A lifetime of service and excellence – Remembering Professor Sitaleki Finau
The Pasifika Medical Association (PMA) acknowledges the passing of PMA life member, Professor Sitaleki Finau.
News,
15 Dec 21
“We understand that pets are part of the family” – support above and beyond
Pasifika Futures (PFL) - the Whānau Ora commissioning agency for Pacific families - has been steadfast in their provision of support for Pacific families during the Delta community outbreak and one of the support services for families has been pet care for Pacific families isolating in MIQ.
News,
26 Nov 21
Clarity and empathy - key ingredients if pulse oximeters are to be effective for Pacific families
Chief Executive for Pasifika Medical Association (PMA), Debbie Sorensen, says the use of pulse oximeters is not enough to support the health needs of people in home isolation.
News,
25 Nov 21
“As a community, we have an obligation to help one another” – White Ribbon Day 2021
White Ribbon Day is the international day when people wear a white ribbon to show that they do not condone violence towards women. Pasifika Futures’ (PFL) Ngalu Fānifo mental health segment on 531 P.I. recently touched on this theme with Dr Siale Foliaki looking at the impact of the current Covid-19 climate on family relationships.
Events,
23 Nov 21
PMA Scholarships Celebration Series 2021
In light of the current circumstances surrounding the Delta outbreak, the Pasifika Medical Association (PMA) will unfortunately be deferring its annual PMA Cocktail Scholarship Evening to a time in February 2022.
News,
18 Nov 21
Moving together into the next phase of the pandemic
In a recent interview for Newshub Nation, Pasifika Medical Association (PMA) member Dr Api Talemaitoga spoke about some of the challenges Pacific communities continue to face in this current Covid-19 outbreak.
16 Nov 21
“We’re almost there, we just need to keep going”
With the date for mandated vaccines for workers in the health and education sector closing, Pasifika Medical Association (PMA) CEO, Debbie Sorensen, says this is a step in the right direction.
News,
13 Nov 21
Pacific providers losing patience with healthcare officials
“When I started to talk about how terrible things are, I became overwhelmed”
News,
12 Nov 21
Pasifika Futures Urgent Response Team – consistent support in uncertain times
As we complete 12 weeks of Alert Level restrictions, Pasifika Futures (PFL) - the Whānau Ora commissioning agency for Pacific families and their national network of partners have supported families across New Zealand with over 48,240 support packages.
News,
11 Nov 21
One size fits all approach of self-isolation pilot proving detrimental for Pacific families
The complexities of home isolation continue to raise concerns for Pacific communities and GPs as the potential for primary care services being overwhelmed is a possibility with Covid-19 cases continue to rise on a daily basis.
News,
6 Nov 21
Checking in on mental health for students and young people during exams
With many high school students returning to school for a short period before their exams there will be heightened stress and anxiety among students, parents and teachers across the country. Pasifika Futures’ (PFL) Ngalu Fānifo mental health segment on 531 P.I. explored this as well as a talanoa round depression.
News,
5 Nov 21
Compliance and Sacrifice – understanding our collective purpose will save lives
Pasifika Futures’ (PFL) Ngalu Fānifo mental health segment on 531 P.I. with Dr Siale Foliaki, recently focused on compliance and the approach to conversations around the Covid-19 vaccine.
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