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Pasifika Medical Association Honours Pacific Health Leaders For A Lifetime Of Service And Leadership
Friday, 7 August 2026, 12:27 pm | Pasifika Medical Association Group
The awards were presented last night as part of PMA’s 30th anniversary conference, held under the theme “The pathway to leadership is service – showcasing 30 years of service, innovation and excellence.” More >>
Pacific Health Leaders Gather In Auckland For Pasifika Medical Association's 30th Anniversary Conference
Wednesday, 5 August 2026, 12:48 pm | Pasifika Medical Association Group
Held under the theme “The pathway to leadership is service – showcasing 30 years of service, innovation and excellence,” the three-day conference brings together Pacific health professionals and partners to reflect on progress & share knowledge More >>
Bringing Specialist Surgery To Tonga Gives Infant A Life-Changing Chance Close To Home
Monday, 20 July 2026, 1:00 pm | Pasifika Medical Association Group
The deployment enabled specialist paediatric surgeon and PMA President, Dr Kiki Maoate, and paediatric anaesthetist Dr David Linscott to travel to Tonga and perform the complex operation alongside the local surgical team. More >>
More Life-Saving Heart Surgeries Planned For Pacific Children In October
Friday, 26 September 2025, 1:50 pm | Pasifika Medical Association Group
"We’re very grateful for this partnership and hope that we can continue working together so that children in the Pacific will have hope. After the surgery is conducted, many children tell us that they want to become doctors, nurses & heart surgeons" More >>
The Uto Bulabula – Healthy Hearts Initiative Continues To Save Young Lives In Its Second Year
Monday, 18 August 2025, 5:04 pm | Pasifika Medical Association Group
Beyond the logistics and coordination required to execute a mission of this scale and significance, the true power of Uto Bulabula lies in its humanity and its service. For many families in the Pacific, years are spent living with the uncertainty of ... More >>
Uto Bulabula - Healthy Hearts Initiative Returns | A Growing Regional Response To Paediatric Cardiac Care In The Pacific
Wednesday, 9 July 2025, 11:44 am | Pasifika Medical Association Group
Building on the success of the inaugural 2024 programme, which supported surgeries for 15 children from Fiji, Samoa, Vanuatu, Kiribati, and Tuvalu, this year’s mission has expanded to include children from Tonga. More >>
Statement From Dr Kiki Maoate ONZM, FRACS, Chair – Pasifika Medical Association Group
Saturday, 28 June 2025, 1:47 pm | Pasifika Medical Association Group
We welcome scrutiny - but it must be informed, balanced and grounded in fact. We stand by the integrity of our decisions, the strength of our governance and the value of our work across Aotearoa. More >>
PACMAT Service To The Pacific Recognised Through WHO Verification
Monday, 19 May 2025, 1:15 pm | Pasifika Medical Association Group
Debbie Sorensen ONZM, CEO of PMA, says the verification reflects not only PACMAT’s expertise, but also its long-term commitment to empowering Pacific countries. More >>
DFAT And PMA Partner For Vanuatu Earthquake Recovery Support Program
Wednesday, 9 April 2025, 1:16 pm | Pasifika Medical Association Group
Through the Vanuatu Earthquake Recovery Support initiative, PMA will implement a range of interventions aimed at strengthening mental health services and fostering long-term community resilience. More >>
PACMAT Vanuatu Update | 13 January 2025
Monday, 13 January 2025, 10:05 am | Pasifika Medical Association Group
We extend our gratitude to the Vanuatu Government, local partners, and the affected communities for their collaboration and trust. More >>
PMA Deploys PACMAT Mental Health Team To Vanuatu Following 7.3 Magnitude Earthquake
Friday, 27 December 2024, 11:31 am | Pasifika Medical Association Group
The team consists of 9 highly trained professionals, including psychiatrists, primary care nurses, mental health specialists, a general surgeon, and a general practitioner. More >>
2024 PMA Scholarships Celebrate Next Generation Of Pacific Health Professionals
Monday, 25 November 2024, 11:01 am | Pasifika Medical Association Group
PMA Membership Board Chair, Dr Elizabeth Dunn, expressed pride in the continued growth of Pacific people in health. She said over 150 scholarship applications were received, all of which were of high calibre, so it's reassuring to know that the future of ... More >>
Upcoming Cook Islands Breast Cancer Foundation Ball To Promote Early Detection
Wednesday, 20 November 2024, 11:34 am | Pasifika Medical Association Group
This event is the latest in a long line of initiatives spearheaded by the CIBCF, which has been advocating for and promoting early detection of breast cancer for over 20 years. More >>
PMA Group CEO Debbie Sorensen Appointed To New Zealand's Social Investment Board
Wednesday, 13 November 2024, 10:49 am | Pasifika Medical Association Group
The PMA Group announces the appointment of its CEO, Debbie Sorensen, to the newly established Social Investment Board. This esteemed board has been formed to provide expert advice on implementing a social investment approach across the public sector ... More >>
Uto Bulabula – Healthy Hearts: A Regional Solution To A Regional Problem
Monday, 30 September 2024, 1:50 pm | Pasifika Medical Association Group
Funded bythe New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT)through theNew Zealand Medical Treatment Scheme (NZMTS) and coordinated by the PMA, the initiativemarks a significant milestone in regional healthcare collaboration and ... More >>
A Legacy Of Advocacy And Social Justice: PMA Remembers Māori King Kīngi Tūheitia
Sunday, 15 September 2024, 10:55 pm | Pasifika Medical Association Group
The Pasifika Medical Association (PMA) Group joins Aotearoa New Zealand in expressing their heartfelt condolences to the family of the Māori King, Kīngi Tūheitia Pōtatau Te Wherowhero VII, who peacefully passed away at the age of 69 last week. More >>
PACMAT Deployed To Tonga To Support 53rd Pacific Islands Forum
Monday, 26 August 2024, 9:21 am | Pasifika Medical Association Group
We have a diverse team of health professionals skilled in emergency response, ready to provide the assistance needed. When called upon, we respond swiftly, upholding our commitment to our partners. More >>
Uto Bulabula - Healthy Hearts: Innovative Children's Health Project Set To Save Lives In Fiji
Monday, 15 July 2024, 4:58 pm | Pasifika Medical Association Group
It will be the largest mission undertaken in the history of the New Zealand Medical Treatment Scheme, which has been facilitating life-saving care for people in Pacific countries for over 30 years. More >>
Pasifika Medical Association Group Welcomes Moana Pasifika Into The PMA Family
Friday, 5 July 2024, 9:46 am | Pasifika Medical Association Group
The Pasifika Medical Association (PMA) Group proudly announces its support for Moana Pasifika, extending a warm welcome to the esteemed rugby franchise into the PMA family. This collaboration marks a significant milestone for both organisations, ... More >>
Gynecological Oncology Team's Visit To Samoa Highlights Value Of Partnership In The Pacific Region
Wednesday, 29 May 2024, 12:58 pm | Pasifika Medical Association Group
The Pasifika Medical Association (PMA) Group's recent deployment of a specialised gynecological oncology team to Tupua Tamasese Meaole Hospital in Apia, Samoa, was a testament to the value of partnership and supportive networks in the region. More >>
