What We Do

Pasifika Medical Association has a proud history of delivering a number of support services to the Health sector since 1996.

These have included:

  • The provision of policy advice and comment on policies in development through its membership the Ministry of Health, New Zealand Agency for International Development, Accident Compensation Corporation, Ministry of Pacific Island Affairs and Ministry of Education
  • The publication of a quarterly newsletter
  • Advocacy on issues including funding for Pacific health, the development of child health initiatives, prioritisation and workforce development
  • Nominations for committees and board appointments
  • Convening of specific meetings such as the Public Health workforce strategy meeting
  • Dinners to honour the contribution of Medical Practitioners
  • Sponsorship of students
  • Annual conference in New Zealand or the Pacific region

Projects

We have received funding for the following projects for 2010-2011 year:

  • Healthcare Heores
  • Students are our Future
  • Support for Professional Organisations