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Pasifika Medical Association Celebrates Two Years Of Impact With The New Zealand Medical Treatment Scheme
Friday, 7 March 2025, 10:54 am | Pasifika Medical Association
Since receiving the NZMTS contract in December 2022, PMA has worked in Tonga, Samoa, Fiji, Kiribati, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu, with local health ministries and counterparts to provide life-saving medical care and specialist support, while also investing ... More >>
PACMAT Team Concludes Mission In Vanuatu Following Earthquake Response
Thursday, 23 January 2025, 3:55 pm | Pasifika Medical Association
The PACMAT mission ensured support for vulnerable groups, including rural communities and young people under 18, who comprised 28% of those supported. More >>
PACMAT Continues Efforts In Vanuatu Earthquake Response
Tuesday, 7 January 2025, 12:51 pm | Pasifika Medical Association
Alongside local mental health personnel, PACMAT remains committed to providing vital assistance and support during this challenging time, with ongoing efforts to meet the immediate and long-term needs of the Vanuatu community. More >>
Pasifika Medical Association Group CEO Debbie Sorensen Recognised In New Year’s Honours List
Tuesday, 31 December 2024, 8:34 am | Pasifika Medical Association
The ONZM recognition is one of the country’s highest honours, awarded to individuals who have demonstrated outstanding service and achievement. The PMA family extends congratulations to Debbie Sorensen and her loved ones as they celebrate this remarkable More >>
PMA Conference Opens With Hope, Reflection, And A Vision For Pacific Health
Tuesday, 26 November 2024, 11:48 am | Pasifika Medical Association
PMA CEO, Debbie Sorensen, placed emphasis on the purpose of PMA, with a reflection of the past 28 years of the organisation's existence and service to Pacific communities. More >>
PMA Brings Regional Experts Together For First Global Health Symposium
Monday, 25 November 2024, 12:59 pm | Pasifika Medical Association
PMA's Global Health Symposium will see regional experts across the health sector speaking on the development of Pacific health and key initiatives serving Pacific communities in the region. This is to be followed by the annual PMA Conference which ... More >>
PACMAT To Support Niue's 50th Constitution Day Celebrations Amid Surge In Visitors
Thursday, 17 October 2024, 2:50 pm | Pasifika Medical Association
The much-anticipated Niue Constitution Day, commemorating the progress made in self-determination since 1974, is expected to draw a large influx of visitors to the country. More >>
Global Health Symposium To Bring Together Medical And Health Professionals From Across The Pacific
Monday, 16 September 2024, 3:50 pm | Pasifika Medical Association
Key initiatives to be highlighted include the PMA Medical Assistance Team (PACMAT) initiative, as well as the New Zealand Medical Treatment Scheme (NZMTS), which is funded by the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, and coordinated ... More >>
PMA And Australian Government Announce Partnership To Improve Mental Health And Wellbeing In Tonga And Vanuatu
Sunday, 15 September 2024, 11:08 pm | Pasifika Medical Association
WHO data has highlighted a sharp rise in mental health service demand across the Pacific, particularly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic response has also highlighted the crucial role of community and faith-based NGOs in providing ... More >>
PMA Partners With Pacific Media Network To Amplify Voices Of Pacific Athletes At The Paris Olympics 2024
Tuesday, 23 July 2024, 1:36 pm | Pasifika Medical Association
The Pasifika Medical Association (PMA) Group is proud to announce its partnership with Pacific Media Network (PMN), sponsoring their 2024 Paris Olympics coverage as they follow Pacific athletes competing at the games. This support is strengthened ... More >>
PMA Welcomes Budget 2024 Investment Into Health And Education
Thursday, 6 June 2024, 4:52 pm | Pasifika Medical Association
PMA is pleased to see the government's investment into health, announced last week as part of Budget 2024. $8.15 billion is to be invested in health over the next four years, including $3.4 billion in hospital and specialty services and $2.12 billion ... More >>
PMA Pays Tribute To Pacific Leader, Fa'anānā Efeso Collins
Wednesday, 21 February 2024, 1:32 pm | Pasifika Medical Association
The Pasifika Medical Association (PMA) expresses heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Pacific leader and Member of Parliament, Fa'anānā Efeso Collins. <img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2402/300af490f6f7ca071b44.jpeg" ... More >>
PMA unveils new building in Christchurch, named in honour of Dr Kiki Maoate
Friday, 8 December 2023, 4:15 pm | Pasifika Medical Association
A significant milestone for the Pasifika Medical Association Group (PMA) and Etu Pasifika Canterbury (EPC) was unveiled this morning in Christchurch. Staff, stakeholders and partners for PMA and EPC gathered to celebrate the opening of Maoate House, PMA’s ... More >>
NZMTS: PMA To Deploy Mental Health Specialist Team To Vanuatu
Friday, 20 October 2023, 10:47 am | Pasifika Medical Association
The Pasifika Medical Association (PMA) will deploy a mental health specialist team to the Vila Central Hospital, Vanuatu, as part of the New Zealand Medical Treatment Scheme (NZMTS), funded by the New Zealand Ministry Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT). ... More >>
PMA Signs Partnership Agreement With Te Marae Ora Ministry Of Health Cook Islands At PMA Conference 2023
Friday, 15 September 2023, 12:57 pm | Pasifika Medical Association
The Pasifika Medical Association (PMA) and Te Marae Ora (TMO) Cook Islands Ministry of Health proudly announced their partnership at the 2023 PMA Conference in Aitutaki, Cook Islands. This significant event included the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding ... More >>
PMA Life Member And Service Awards Awarded To Cook Islands Health Leaders At 2023 PMA Conference
Saturday, 9 September 2023, 7:52 pm | Pasifika Medical Association
The Pasifika Medical Association (PMA) awarded Life Member and Service Awards to a group of Cook Islands health leaders last night at the annual PMA Conference Dinner, acknowledging their significant contribution to the health needs of Pacific people ... More >>
2023 PMA Conference Official Programme Announced
Wednesday, 30 August 2023, 11:48 am | Pasifika Medical Association
The 27th Annual Pasifika Medical Association (PMA) Conference, comprising the largest assembly of Pacific health professionals, is set to take place in the Cook Islands from September 6 to September 8, 2023 in Rarotonga, and September 11, 2023 in Aitutaki; ... More >>
Pacific Eye Care Society (PacEYES) Conference Marks 20-year Anniversary By Uniting Eye Care Workers In The Pacific
Wednesday, 19 July 2023, 4:11 pm | Pasifika Medical Association
The Pacific Eye Care Society (PacEYES) recently hosted its biennial Pacific Eye Health Conference with the theme 'Eye care for all' in Suva, Fiji. Clinicians from 13 Oceania countries gathered to discuss key issues in the eye health sector and ... More >>
Tongan Gynaecological Oncologist Leads Team Of Specialists To Tonga As Part Of NZ Medical Treatment Scheme
Monday, 19 June 2023, 10:20 am | Pasifika Medical Association
The New Zealand Medical Treatment Scheme (NZMTS), funded by the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) and delivered by the Pasifika Medical Association (PMA) Group, continues to support specialist treatment capacity building through ... More >>
“Grateful To Serve” – PACMAT Mission Complete In The Hawke’s Bay
Monday, 13 March 2023, 7:48 pm | Pasifika Medical Association
The Pasifika Medical Association's (PMA) Medical Assistance Team (PACMAT) have completed their deployment in the Hawke's Bay Region, having supported a large population of RSE workers in the region with primary care, psychosocial and mental health support, ... More >>
