There’s been an alert for measles, an international flight carrying confirmed case of measles. The MMR vaccination is free for people up to 32 or anyone born after 1968 that hasn’t had two doses. Many children have missed out on their MMR due to lockdown over the past 3 years.

Update: 1:23pm 15/02/2023 Kings Force Church - our RSE workers have now been evacuated to Centennial Hall - 127 Vigor Brown Street, Napier

Tēnā koutou katoa, me te tangi atu ki a rātou kua ngāro ki te pō. He pānui aituā tēnei. Greetings to you all and acknowledging those who have been lost to the “night”. We are the bearer of sad news. [1 of 5]

With everything else going on please keep in mind to get yourself protected against measles

Our team from Levin & Palmy finally got to deliver all the goods to the Samoan AOG church in Flaxmere. Sorry about the quality of the video, just a little snippet of where all the donated goods and money has gone to! Courtney Manu is one of the organisers (themanuss on IG)

Fundraising Gala event for the Pacific Disability Support Trust 15 March at the Pullman Hotel Auckland Hosted by Eric Rush, with menu designed by Michael Meredith, & entertainment by Punilava’a

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Measles outbreak in American Samoa announced. MMR vaccination rates for Pacific communities in Aotearoa still need a lot of work. Please remember to keep up to date with your vaccinations.

Our PACMAT team have completed their mission in Vanuatu. Throughout the deployment, the PACMAT team travelled to 13 different locations and offered psychosocial, mental health and primary care support to 1,144 individuals. 🔗 Read: bit.ly/3LIsCMi

Bonding’s already in place. Can you guarantee every new grad will have a job, specifically NETP placement? What about safer working environments with adequate skills mix? Better pay - especially for nurses & midwives working in Maori & Pasifika health services?

PMA is pleased to announce the launch of its annual Pacific Health Scholarships, aimed at supporting students pursuing careers in health-related fields as well as medical professionals currently practicing in their respective area of work. 🔗 Read: bit.ly/41bAwSS

To all the midwives in Aotearoa, thank you for all the amazing work you do around the clock. You’re all amazing 👏🏽👏🏽 especially you L T 🇵🇸 ☺️

This weekend we met with some amazing people who shared their stories with our PAAC group. Thanks @southsides_ for capturing this (so good to meet you!) They definitely deserved the trip to the night markets after this 😂

Dr Cloe Posimani, a recipient of Dr Sitaleki Finau Scholarship 2023 from PMA, exemplifies her commitment to the well-being of Pacific communities through her journey in medicine and public health. 🔗Read her journey here - t.ly/msei5