A public memorial service for highly respected Pacific leader and the patron for the Pasifika Medical Association (PMA), Dr Joseph… Read more »
Dr Joe Williams Public Memorial Service: “Acknowledging great leadership”
Media Releases
Baby Loss Awareness Week: A story of heartbreak and healing
It has been a year since Samoan mother Vaioleti Tongi experienced the traumatic stillbirth of her baby son, who died… Read more »
PASIFIKA HEALTH LEADERS WEBINAR: “A tribute to my father”
When Samoan GP, Dr Maryann Heather, lost her father to a sudden heart attack when she was 18 years old,… Read more »
FIJI LANGUAGE WEEK: “My language sets me apart from other cultures”
Fijian Language Week ends today on a high note as it celebrates the 50th anniversary of Fiji’s independence from British… Read more »
Pasifika Health Leaders Webinar: “The importance of sharing our successes and failures”
Samoan paediatrician and paediatric intensivist, Dr Fiona Perelini (MBChB, FRACP, FCICM) is passionate about medicine and lives by a simple mantra. … Read more »
FIJI LANGUAGE WEEK: “I am one with the language”
Terisa Tagicakibau is a proud Fijian but one of her biggest regrets early in life was to grow up in… Read more »
FIJI LANGUAGE WEEK: “Saying Bula lets people know where I’m from”
Whenever Hamilton resident, Dr Jitoko Cama FRACS misses his homeland of Fiji, he recites his favourite Fijian proverb. “Au gone… Read more »
TUVALU LANGUAGE WEEK: “Treasuring our language when our Island is threatened”
As we come to the end of celebrating Tuvalu Language Week, a Pacific health professional says it’s important to acknowledge… Read more »
Considering the impact of the Cannabis Legislation and Control Bill
On Election Day, 17 October 2020, Aotearoa/New Zealand will elect new political leaders for our country. New Zealanders will also… Read more »
TUVALU LANGUAGE WEEK: “Living Tuvaluan culture in Grandfather’s memory”
Just before Alice Uale’s Grandfather passed away, she made a solemn promise to him that she was determined to keep…. Read more »
