Pacific

If you fancy a break from the New Zealand pharmacy sector, the beautiful Cook Islands might have just the opportunity for you

At times you can feel disillusioned with the severity of New Zealand’s longstanding inequitable health outcomes. But by focusing on providing culturally safe care and striving for equity every day you can make a real difference, say industry experts

At times you can feel disillusioned with the severity of New Zealand’s longstanding inequitable health outcomes. But by focusing on providing culturally safe care and striving for equity every day you can make a real difference, say industry experts

Pharmacy student and member of the Pacific Pharmacists’ Association, Di-Ge Reupena, describes the impact of the COVID-19 lockdown on his studies, when vying for Wi-Fi time for classes at home

Pharmacy student and member of the Pacific Pharmacists’ Association, Di-Ge Reupena, describes the impact of the COVID-19 lockdown on his studies, when vying for Wi-Fi time for classes at home

If you want to deliver an equitable response in pharmacy, try to understand patients’ concerns under lockdown and remember core communication skills, says Natalia Nu’u, co-founder and treasurer of the Pacific Pharmacists’ Association

A targeted initiative by The Fono is working to improve medication compliance to ensure patients who live with chronic health conditions don’t ration their medication during COVID-19

A new Pacific Pharmacists’ Association initiative carried out by vice-president Diana Phone aims to address the “fundamental lack” of information for Pacific people and the public about medicine and pharmacy during COVID-19.  

Pacific Pharmacists’ Association president Kasey Brown says it’s vital that pharmacists reach out and reassure their pacific patients that their health needs are still a priority during COVID-19  

With a Pacific population of nearly 300,000 in New Zealand, the Pacific Pharmacists’ Association is focused on boosting its numbers by promoting pharmacy as a career, writes president Kasey Brown