Pacific Health And Samoan Culture Come Together
Source: eventpolynesia.com (5th April 2009)
Participants in this week’s Fa’afaletui o le Aganuu will be in good care, literally.
Event Polynesia Limited, the organizer of the two day community forum on Samoan culture today announced the
participation of Health Star Pacific, TaPasefika PHO, AuckPac PHO and Southern Healthcare as sponsors of the Auckland
event.
Health Star Pacific, the leading Pacific health promotion provider in New Zealand, will be on hand to provide
information on health services available to Pacific people; together with St. John Emergency Service providing medical
and safety support.
Mrs. Anna Bailey, CEO Health Star Pacific, said, “Such an event where there’s a 1,500 plus captured audience of Samoan
church and community leaders does not come often. With the opportunity to promote health, it’s invaluable.”
“To improve the health of our Pacific communities in New Zealand, we need to also address other social issues affecting
our people.”
Health Star Pacific is also the health promotion arm for TaPasefika PHO in the Counties Manukau District Health Board
area and AuckPack PHO in the Auckland District Health Board vicinity.
According to Ms. Taiivao Lemalu Siniva Ieru, TaPasefika PHO Board member, “Positive changes towards the welfare of
Pacific people go a long way to improving health. We commend the initiative by Faleula o Samoa to relook at the impact
of Samoan culture and how it is practiced.”
Ms. Togiaioatua Galumalemana Vaifagaloa Naseri, AuckPac PHO Board member, said, “With affordable fees to see the
doctors, there is no reason why our people do not access health services. The Fa’afaletui o le Aganuu is an excellent
opportunity to inform the Samoan community of the nearest AuckPac PHO member GP service in their area.”
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