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Why we should vaccinate Pacific Islands early

4 March 2021

Opinion: Collin Tukuitonga explains why making New Zealand citizens of the Cook Islands, Niue and Tokelau a priority for the Covid-19 vaccine is a good investment.
White coat welcome for future pharmacists

2 March 2021

Despite Covid disruptions, the newest cohort of pharmacy students celebrated their White Coat Ceremony—an important rite of passage in the Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm).
How did we get vaccines so quickly?

2 March 2021

Opinion: In less than a year, the world has a number of available licensed Covid-19 vaccines – this is incredible progress. Nikki Turner summarises how it was done.
Collin Tukuitonga: our Covid-19 message is clear

1 March 2021

Dr Collin Tukuitonga is trying to spread simple scientific health messages to Pacific communities and beyond.
Student's dream a step closer after staff generosity

1 March 2021

An uplifting highlight from the challenges of 2020 was the generosity of staff and former staff. They donated more than they’ve ever given before.
Research into heart disease the driving force for Manaaki Mānawa

1 March 2021

A new fundraising appeal will support heart research being undertaken at Manaaki Mānawa, the Centre for Heart Research.
How the Pfizer vaccine for Covid-19 works

24 February 2021

Opinion: With the roll-out of a Covid-19 vaccine gathering steam across New Zealand, here’s a quick explainer from Associate Professor Siouxsie Wiles on what goes into it and how it works.
Why doesn’t New Zealand just make public transport free?

18 February 2021

Opinion: Ditching the fees may seem like an easy way to reduce carbon emissions and help transport poverty. But, as Dr Kirsty Wild explains, free public transport is far from a silver bullet.
How New Zealand sleuths are investigating the new mystery Covid cases

17 February 2021

Opinion: The scarcity of Covid-19 cases in New Zealand allows our formidable scientists to learn things you simply can’t in places where the virus is widespread. This helps us not just strengthen our controls but contribute to the world’s understanding, writes Associate Professor Siouxsie Wiles.
New Zealand is missing key data on eye health, report shows

17 February 2021

New Zealand needs more investment in eye health, an international report from The Lancet Global Health shows.
Why Māori and Pacific people should get the vaccine first

17 February 2021

With much higher rates of Covid infection and death, Māori and Pacific people should be first in line for the vaccine, write Dr Collin Tukuitonga and Grace Shaw
Scientists retool weight-loss drug for lifesaving treatments

16 February 2021

A weight-loss drug could be repurposed to prevent organ failure in patients in intensive care.

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