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Title: "The importance of leadership in healthcare in the Pacific". 

This is the second release for 2025. It opens with a a compelling editorial by PMAG President, Dr Kiki Maoate, calling for have the political will, moral clarity, and cultural humility in working towards improving the health outcomes for Pacific peoples. Followed by the researches exploring the differences in cataract surgery outcomes in Fiji; and a look at the views of Pacific people on the role of community pharmacists; a literature review of culturally adapted programs for Pacific peoples; a perspective piece on the successful response from the Cook Island government to COVID 19; and lastly, an intriguing piece on using Talanoa as a way to build networks among Health Professionals in Australia. 

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Editorial

Original Research

The toll of care – a study of burnout in Pacific doctors

Dr. Odille Chang, Brigid Ryan, Elenoa Kamanalagi Seru, Dr. Sefanaia Qalowai, Dr. Violet Erasito, Dr. Silina Motofaga, Jeremaia Coriakula, Dr. Shradha Vasan

Addressing the podiatry needs of Pacific matua through community-based service delivery – prioritising collaborative engagement approaches

Prof. El-Shadan Tautolo, Dr. Faasisila Savila, Dr. Wendy Wrapson, Prof. Stephen Neville, Dr. Valerie Wright-St Clair, Dr. Ofa Dewes, Prof. Janis Paterson

Systematic Reviews

Navigating Protection and Presence: Trade-offs around data suppression for small Pacific populations

Helen Turner, Connor Flynn, Liliiana Flynn, Catherine Brockway, Rylan Chong, Apo Aporosa, Mata`uitafa Faiai, Chad Jansen, Alexander Stokes

Literature Reviews

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