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.

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.

Meet Myles Prouting! Myles is on his way to becoming a paramedic and currently serves as a health care assistant at the clinic. Influenced by his family's strong legacy of service, he has been inspired to pursue a career in health and education

This week for Niue Language Week, meet Zychoelle Ikiua, second-year medical student at the University of Auckland and a healthcare assistant at Etu Pasifika South Clinic. Zychoelle hails from the beautiful island of Niue and her journey into the medical field is shaped by her deep sense of responsibility to her community, family and her culture.

Warren Aseloka, a health coach at Etu Pasifika South Auckland, spent eight years in the fitness industry as a strength coach and personal trainer (PT) before transitioning to health coaching. Aseloka’s passion and drive for helping others, especially within the Pacific community, inspired this change. 

Dr Francis Katoa, a New Zealand-born Tongan with parents who migrated to New Zealand from their Pacific homes, holds a story that many Pacific people share today.

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.

May 12 marked International Nurses Day around the globe; a day to acknowledge and celebrate the nurses who tirelessly serve their communities every day. This year, we connected with Etu Pasifika South Auckland nurse, Mary Lynn Ah-Luni, to hear more about her journey in 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.