Health • SamoaSamoan ambulance staff use language and culture to connect during emergenciesThe Pacific team at Wellington Free Ambulance are able to use their language and cultural understanding to support their community.Khalia StrongMon, 29 Apr
HealthGet immunised – for yourself and your familyOnly seven in 10 Pacific children in Aotearoa are fully immunised for measles, mumps and rubella but health officials are concerned by regional differences.PMN Fri, 26 Apr
HealthVaccination drive to up Pacific immunity before winterAn Auckland-based Pacific health provider is wanting to boost flu, MMR, and Covid-19 immunisation rates.Atutahi Potaka-DewesFri, 19 Apr
HealthNew evaluations reveal positive outcomes from free school lunches, contradicting Treasury report findingsDr Kelly Garton says the Treasury report was "premature" in determining free school lunches having no notable impact on school attendance or performance. Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uWed, 10 Apr
HealthScrapping free flu vaccines ‘ignores the evidence’ says expertResearchers say the government's move to stop funding vaccines for children and Pacific people aged 55-64 will further embed poor health outcomes.Khalia StrongMon, 08 Apr
HealthNew studies reveal cannabis is linked to lung and heart diseaseThe perception that marijuana is relatively harmless is being challenged by new research done in the US and backed by Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ.Atutahi Potaka-DewesFri, 05 Apr
Health • NiueMedical veteran calls crackdown on 'pocket change' disposable vapes a good first stepFollowing a survey that revealed youth vaping has plateaued, esteemed health professional Sir Collin Tukuitonga says the government's approach is commendable but more needs to be done.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uTue, 02 Apr
HealthTongan psychiatrist sees benefit in govt's new crisis support modelDr Siale ‘Alo Foliaki believes mental health and substance abuse peer support could benefit all emergency departments.Atutahi Potaka-DewesFri, 29 Mar
HealthPublic health expert says Pacific make up 40% of Sth Akl patients with sleep disordersSleep disorders can be a sign of more serious health issues according to clinical physiologist for sleep Johanna ParkerAtutahi Potaka-DewesThu, 28 Mar
HealthQuestions whether govt health targets will improve Pacific health outcomesPlans to reduce wait times and increase access to specialists and treatment are being welcomed, but are there enough workers to make it happen? Khalia StrongThu, 14 Mar