Dr. sets. Kekoa Taparra emphasizes the importance of data disaggregation in Pacific Island health
Adequate representation of Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders (NHPI) is in high demand in health care, especially as the long-term prevalence of COVID epidemic continues to rise, according to Native Hawaiian oncologist Kekoa Taparra, MD, PhD. Paka Ola Lokahi, a non-profit focused on improving Native Hawaiian health, recently hosted a webinar where Taparra spoke about the history of modern health inequalities in Pacific Islander communities, and ways to resolve future conflicts. Get the latest political information from the health department delivered to your inbox. Prior to meeting in the Western Hemisphere, the Pacific Islander regions had a wide range ofRead News