By: Melissa Maykin
Across Aotearoa, GP shortages are prompting a rethink of how care is delivered with more patients now seeing nurses or nurse practitioners for everyday health needs.
Host, Nesia Daily Afternoons / Pacific Pulse / Pacific Soul
Melissa Maykin is a Host at Nesia Daily Afternoons, Pacific Pulse, and Pacific Soul. An Australian-Fijian journalist and broadcaster, she covers a diverse range of topics including regional interest and world news, with a focus on accessibility, civil rights, and social issues. Melissa's work has been featured in the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC).
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Melissa Maykin's coverage focuses on a diverse range of topics including Pacific Islands, government, healthcare, art, and indigenous peoples. She frequently covers government announcements and cites data in her articles.
For effective outreach to Melissa, consider providing insights related to the Pacific Islands' cultural and political landscape or developments in the healthcare sector impacting these regions. Additionally, pitches that offer unique perspectives on art and indigenous communities within the Pacific may align well with her coverage interests.
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