Pasifika Medical to deploy assistance team to Vanuatu

The Pasifika Medical Association will be deploying a Medical Assistance Team Vanuatu to provide primary care and mental health support.

The 28-day mission is supported by the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

Association CEO Debbie Sorensen said the delegation will be made up of primary care and mental health specialists experienced in emergency response.

The team will travel to Vanuatu on Wednesday.