The Pacific COVID-19 Intelligence Gathering and Analysis project is funded by the Ministry of Health (MoH) and led by Professor Collin Tukuitonga. The overall objectives of this project are two-fold:

1. To provide quantitative and qualitative intelligence for the Ministry of Health on the impacts of the COVID-19 outbreaks for Pacific peoples in New Zealand since 28 February 2020 to inform robust planning responses to prevent further outbreaks of COVID-19 or future outbreaks of other infectious diseases.
2. To coordinate community leaders and sector stakeholders to advise, share learnings and disseminate research findings in collaboration with the project team.

The overall study design adopts a mixed-methods methodology. In parallel with yielding Pacific community consultation intelligence, both quantitative and qualitative research methods will be applied to address study objectives.

This project seeks participants who are:

• Of Pacific ethnicity
• Tested positive for Covid-19
• Received treatment and recovery support in Aotearoa New Zealand

The project also engages community and cultural leaders through the Advisory group.

Further, MoH quantitative data will be explored regarding Pacific cases of Covid-19. The study aims to provide insights for pandemic preparedness, ensuring equitable outcomes for Pacific communities and will inform policy, systems change and service delivery.

This project is funded by the New Zealand Ministry of Health.