Every year on April 7th, World Health Day serves as a reminder of the importance of our health, not just physically, but mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. We highlight the work of Vave Hifo, Health Coach at Etu Pasifika Auckland, whose journey and passion reflect the heart of what World Health Day stands for.

It was a night to remember as Moana Pasifika took the field for their very first home game of the Super Rugby Pacific season. Among the sea of proud supporters and vibrant energy, the Etu Pasifika Auckland team set up a stall, right in the heart of the action.

Etu Pasifika Auckland (EPA) welcomes Rouruina Emil’e-Brown, newly appointed member to the EPA Board. With a commitment to community service and a wealth of experience spanning over 35 years, Rouruina joins us with a passion rooted in faith, family, and service to the Pacific community.

The Pasifika Medical Association (PMA) Group is proud to announce that our Chief Executive, Debbie Sorensen, has been acknowledged in the prestigious New Year’s Honours List. A proud mother, grandmother, wife, and daughter of Tonga, Debbie has been appointed an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit (ONZM) for her services to Pacific health.

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.

Etu Pasifika Auckland (EPA) and Etu Pasifika South Auckland (EPSA) recently organised a vaccination drive at the Pasifika Medical Association head office, Fale Maama, which saw a strong community response, with 160 people receiving vaccines.

Vave Hifo is a Health Coach at Etu Pasifika Auckland, dedicated to guiding patients on their path to better health. Vave's own journey is one of transformation, having endured a life marked by hardship and grief. As we celebrate ten years of Whānau Ora, Vave opens up about his journey of triumph and the invaluable support he received from the Whānau Ora service. Malo ‘Aupito to Vave for sharing his powerful story with us, one that we hope will deeply inspire you.

Staff members from the Etu Pasifika clinics across the country attended the Pasifika Futures Ltd (PFL) 10-year Whānau Ora conference in Auckland last week, celebrating a decade of the programme’s impact in New Zealand.

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.

To wrap up our nurse spotlight for the week, we had the opportunity to speak with Fakaanga Mapa, a Registered Nurse Prescriber from Etu Pasifika Auckland. Hailing from the Kingdom of Tonga, he shared insights into his journey and the inspiration behind his decision to pursue nursing.

Etu Pasifika Auckland (EPA) and South Auckland (EPSA) hosted a highly successful vaccination drive on Saturday, April 20, at the Pasifika Medical Association Head Office in Mount Wellington, Auckland.

On Saturday, April 6th 2024, Etu Pasifika Auckland (EPA) and Etu Pasifika South Auckland (EPSA) hosted a successful vaccination drive, drawing significant attendance from individuals, families, and communities.