As we continue the fight against Covid 19 and the nation moves into Level three – the Pasifika Medical Association,… Read more »
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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 »
Grandmother’s Resilience in the Face of Delayed Cancer Treatments During COVID-19 Crisis
Samoan grandmother Christina Toleafoa, who is currently being treated for cancer, is like many in the community who is concerned… Read more »
Living Alone During Lockdown
“I’m not lonely but I am alone,” says JaeD Victor, describing what it’s like during the Covid-19 lockdown period while… Read more »
A Pacific Child’s Perspective and Ways They Can Cope During the COVID-19 Crisis
For three Fijian youngsters – Zion, Israel and Jeda’iah – there’s been a silver lining during the Covid-19 lock down… Read more »
Pacific Frontline Lens: GP Aims to Keep Pacific COVID-19 Infections Down
Samoan GP Dr Maryann Heather has been working extremely long hours on the frontline during the Covid-19 crisis, tending to… Read more »
