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Working together to meet the health needs of Pacific people in New Zealand and the Pacific region

12/04/2026

Work we are grateful to play a part in through the New Zealand Medical Treatment Scheme 🙌🏾

02/04/2026

Heading into the long weekend with an Easter egg hunt, while also standing in support of Autism Acceptance Month.

Our staff wore their favourite hoodie for “Hoods Up, Volume Down”, an initiative which will officially take place 29 April, where for one hour we’re all encouraged to reduce lights and noise.

We wish you all a safe and happy long weekend 🤍

01/04/2026

A look back at our last conference in Christchurch ⏪ A memorable time of connection and coming together with people from across the region.

This year we’re excited as we celebrate our 30th Anniversary in Auckland.

Join us for this special milestone.

🔗Register now and find more information here - https://pmamembers.glueup.com/event/pma-conference-2026-174261/home.html

31/03/2026

Join us at the Pasifika Medical Association Conference as we honour thirty years of legacy under the theme: "The pathway to leadership is service - showcasing 30 years of service, innovation and excellence." ✨

You are invited to submit an abstract to present your research, models of care and best practice in relation to Pacific Health. We are accepting abstracts for oral papers.

Submissions for abstracts close Friday 15 May 2026.

🔗Click the link to apply - https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/QH6QN9P

25/03/2026

📣 We're live! Registrations are now OPEN for the Pasifika Medical Association Conference, celebrating 30 years of service, innovation and excellence 💛💜

Mark your calendars for the 5th - 7th August in Auckland, New Zealand, for 3 inspirational days of connection and collaboration 📅

Register today: https://pmamembers.glueup.com/event/pma-conference-2026-174261/home.html

25/03/2026

Two medical professionals from the Vanuatu National Hospital have recently completed an oncology placement at Rotorua Hospital, gaining hands-on experience that will help strengthen cancer care services back in their home country.

With support through the New Zealand Medical Treatment Scheme (NZMTS), the attachment provided Junior Medical Registrar in Internal Medicine, Dr Terina Bangalini, and Registered Nurse, Rebecca Naomi Daniel, with the opportunity to observe and learn from a multidisciplinary oncology team, including medical oncologists, radiation oncologists and haematologists.

🔗 Read here: https://bit.ly/3PJPUpv

New Zealand High Commission in Vanuatu New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade

22/03/2026

A visiting team of urology specialists has recently completed a deployment to Tonga, delivered through the New Zealand Medical Treatment Scheme (NZMTS), working alongside clinicians at Vaiola Hospital to provide specialist surgical care while supporting the continued development of local clinical capacity.

Consultant urologist, Associate Professor Dr Philip McCahy, who was part of the visiting team, said the programme is centred on partnership with the local health workforce.

🔗 Read here: https://bit.ly/4bY3rlT

New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade New Zealand High Commission, Nuku'alofa, Tonga

18/03/2026

The PMA family congratulations PMA founding member and Director of Moana Connect, Dame Teuila Percival, on her induction as a Fellow of the Pacific Academy of Sciences.

Dame Teuila’s decades of work in Pacific child health, research and leadership continue to uplift our communities across Aotearoa NZ and the Pacific 🌊

We're so proud! What an incredible achievement 💙

17/03/2026

Today our team hosted multiple stakeholders from our Nawiana Mental Health Programme in Port Vila, Vanuatu, to co-design the programme’s model of care 🧠

The programme, supported by the Australian Government, aims to develop a sustainable community mental health model in both Vanuatu and Tonga 🇻🇺🇹🇴

16/03/2026

30 years of service, leadership and impact.

“The Pathway to Leadership is Service.”

We’re excited to celebrate our 30th Anniversary Conference, bringing together leaders and communities who lead by serving others.

📣 Registrations opening soon. Keep an eye out!

15/03/2026

A new textbook exploring the health and wellbeing challenges faced by Pacific peoples in Aotearoa New Zealand has been launched, offering an important reference for students, educators, and health professionals working across the sector.

A big congratulations to all those involved including our Board Director Sir Collin Tukuitonga, PMA CEO Debbie Sorensen and Principal Advisor Dr John Huakau.

12/03/2026

The PMA family would like to congratulate PMA Board Director, Professor Sir Collin Tukuitonga, on being inducted as one of 13 new Fellows of the Pacific Academy of Sciences. The Fellows were formally inducted at the Academy’s inaugural congress held last month in Apia, Samoa.

“Being admitted as a Fellow is recognition that we have been successful in the fields we work in.

"It is recognition from your peers. It is not an outsider making a judgement. It is people who understand the work acknowledging that contribution.”

🔗 Read here: https://bit.ly/46UpN52

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