Health agencies have confirmed today that Aotearoa New Zealand is now in the early stages of a Whooping Cough epidemic, with a nationally coordinated response now in place.

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora confirmed that a new case of measles has been identified on Waiheke Island, Auckland this week. Etu Pasifika (EP) encourages anyone unsure of their measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccination status to consult their local health provider.

In a society that often encourages men to uphold stoicism and suppress emotions, this week marks a significant stride towards dismantling these stereotypes with Men's Health Week.