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The final for 2006. A special about the Friends of Fiji Heart Foundation, a team of kiwi Indo-Fijian doctors who provide life-saving heart operations in Fiji. The inadequacies of the Fijian health system are touched on, and the effects of poverty on health are examined. A man in the street gives his assessment of how the poor are treated in Fiji, and the Health Minister gives a surprising response.

Background

Background to the Asia Downunder series by Annie Simon 29.09.2008

Asia Downunder (ADU) is a weekly magazine programme for and about Asian New Zealanders. ADU covers a range of stories from news and issues to profiles, arts, sport, business and travel.

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 Riyaz Sayed-Khaiyum
 Melissa Lee
 Jeff Avery

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