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16 Apr 21
“Pinikilicious Day” – a time of pampering and self-reflection for Pacific women
Lealamanu’a Aiga Caroline Mareko, MNZM Community advocate Lealamanu’a Aiga Caroline Mareko, MNZM, knows all too well the devasting impact when Pacific mothers put the well-being of...
14 Apr 21
Extra boost for mental health and addiction services for Pacific peoples
Mental health and addiction amongst the Pacific community is the focus for an extra $6.6 million of Government funding to increase access to mental health support services. Ministe...
13 Apr 21
Improving awareness and access to medical research funding – Tolotea Lanumata
Pacific researcher Tolotea Lanumata will present at a webinar tomorrow to encourage and guide Pacific medical students on their future career paths. But Lanumata’s talk will not be...
9 Apr 21
A career inspired by a life saved – Dr Bruce Su’a
Dr Bruce Su’a, MBChB When Dr Bruce Su’a, MBChb, was growing up in Samoa, he would see the huge scar across his grandfather’s chest and hear stories of its origin – the result of li...
8 Apr 21
Covid-19 vaccine a “no brainer” to ensure the safety of your family
Lucyanne Laurenson, Director of Learning and Development, PMA A frontline worker for the Pasifika Medical Association (PMA) says getting the Covid-19 vaccine was a “no brainer” to...
7 Apr 21
Top surgeon encourages Pacific medical students to explore their career options
Renowned Samoan breast surgeon and Pasifika Medical Association (PMA) member, Dr Ineke Meredith MBChb FRACS, will be speaking at a webinar next week to inspire future Pacific docto...
3 Apr 21
The positive message of Easter continues to inspire The Village
Lady Maliena JonesGeneral Manager, The Village Community Services Trust Easter is a time of reflection and a reminder for many of what they are grateful for given the theme of sacr...
2 Apr 21
“Positive Sacrifices” allowed a Pacific Covid-19 survivor the chance to share his story
For the first time, a choir master who contracted Covid-19 as part of the single biggest cluster in New Zealand last year, is speaking out about his experience and how the severe c...
1 Apr 21
Awareness of other vaccines important for Pacific families wellbeing
Dr Monica Nua-GeorgeDirector, Etu Pasifika Etu Pasifika clinical director, Dr Monica Nua-George, appeared on Radio New Zealand’s Nine to Noon program this morning to share about th...
31 Mar 21
New initiative to increase Pacific midwives another step towards equity
Ngatepaeru MarstersMember, Pasifika Medical Association (PMA) The injection of $6 million by the New Zealand Government to attract and retain more Pacific and Māori midwives as wel...
30 Mar 21
PMA Members Board Director appointed to key leadership role at Auckland DHB
Mr Abel SmithDirector, Pasifika Medical Association Members Pasifika Medical Association (PMA) Members Board director, Abel Smith, has been appointed the Director of Nursing Pacifi...
29 Mar 21
Pasifika Medical Association CEO recognised at NZ Tonga Business Council Awards 2021
Mrs Debbie SorensenPasifika Medical Association (PMA) Chief Executive Pasifika Medical Association (PMA) Chief Executive, Debbie Sorensen, NZRPN, MNZIOD, was recognised by the New...
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