This special edition highlights the Te Poutoko Ora a Kiwa Research Symposium 2025 and its powerful theme, “From Vulnerability to Vitality – Global and Pacific Health Responses in a Changing Climate.” Inside, readers will find a curated collection of keynote speaker viewpoints and abstracts showcasing the breadth of research presented at the conference 

Published: 2025-12-02

Editorial

Building a stronger future through Pacific and global health research

Sir Ashley Bloomfield
Abstract 144 | PDF Editorial 214 Bloomfiled Downloads 8

Conference Proceedings

View Point

Navigating change: the research landscape and health priorities in Aotearoa, New Zealand

Professor Cliona Ni Mhurchu
Abstract 144 | PDF 216 Ni Mhurchu Downloads 10

The Lancet countdown inaugural small islands developing states report on climate change and health

Li’amanaia Dr Roannie Ng Shiu, Dr Paula Vivili, Dr Georgiana Gordon-Strachan, Stephanie Parker
Abstract 161 | PDF 217 Ng Shiu Downloads 9

Reclaiming the healthy islands promise: realigning Pacific health and leadership

Associate Professor Donald Wilson
Abstract 137 | PDF 218 Wilson Downloads 10

Pacific knowledge sovereignty and research futures across Te Moana nui a Kiwa: reflections from Te Poutoko Ora a Kiwa team

Nalei Taufa, Lois Chu Ling, Dantzel Tiakia, Luisa Taufa, Leila Rex, Lisi- Malia Pereira
Abstract 175 | PDF 221 Team Reflections Downloads 16