25 Nov 2019

Fundraiser launched to help measles-affected families in Samoa

From , 5:03 am on 25 November 2019

A fundraiser has been launched in New Zealand to help families affected by Samoa's measles epidemic. 

At least 20 people have died so far, with one family losing three of their five children. 

The chair of Auckland's Pacific Leadership Forum, Teleiai Edwin Puni, says the outbreak is having a severe effect on the community, and help is needed. 

Teleiai told Jamie Tahana what exactly he plans to do. 

Forum chairman Teleiai Edwin.

Forum chairman Teleiai Edwin. Photo: RNZ / Jesse Chiang