As countries around the world continue to battle the devastation of Covid-19, Samoa remains one of the few nations to… Read more »
Samoa’s Response: lessons from a COVID 19 free country
Media Releases
New Zealand’s opportunity to exercise leadership once again
The President of the Pasifika Medical Association Dr Kiki Maoate supports the call by Lawyers for Climate Action to ensure… Read more »
How a young Pasifika professional is coping with change during lockdown
Galumalemana Latafale Auva’a, 26, is an aspiring public sector professional. She left home in Auckland and moved down to Wellington… Read more »
How a Pasifika family of 8 survived after contracting Covid-19
When three members of the Havea family of Christchurch tested positive for Covid-19, they had to rely on their strong… Read more »
PMA in lockdown transition while supporting 56,000 Pacific people
As we continue the fight against Covid 19 and the nation moves into Level three – the Pasifika Medical Association,… Read more »
Coping through the crisis for Pasifika living with a disability
Thirty-five-year-old Jade Farrar lives with cerebral palsy and is wheelchair bound. He usually receives disability support for day-to-day needs such… Read more »
PMA Chair highlights the “fantastic response” from the Pacific community during Level 4 Lockdown on TVNZ Breakfast show
Pasifika Medical Association Chair, Dr Kiki Maoate ONZM, FRACS said he is proud to see how Pacific communities have responded… Read more »
Over 50,000 Pacific individuals receive Covid-19 Support Packages during Level 4 lockdown
This week’s data from the Pasifika Medical Association (through Pasifika Futures¾a Whānau Ora agency for Pacific families) shows 52,507 individuals… Read more »
Pacific Frontline Lens: Nurses step up during COVID-19 crisis
Increased demand for the 2500 Pacific nurses across the country to work during the Covid-19 crisis has meant the Pasifika… Read more »
Pasifika health official stresses importance of medical appointments
Source: RNZ Pacific A Pasifika health boss in New Zealand is warning of the importance of keeping on top of… Read more »
