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2023- Centre Based Courses

“Microbiology and Molecular Infectious Diseases Course”

09/09/2023

The second centre based course for the year 2023 has commenced. The course “Microbiology and Molecular Infectious Diseases” has four students from the Pacific in attendance over a four week period, from the 28th of August to the 22nd of September at the PPTC base in Wellington, New Zealand. These students will also have the opportunity to visit New Zealand accredited laboratories. Students attending these courses acquire skills, knowledge and experience, and in turn return home to share and apply it in their respective island laboratories.

Students attending this course from the Pacific are:

1. Reeves Brown- Samoa

2. Shanon Prasad- Fiji

3. April Sendito- Cook Islands

4. Patilupe Pikona- Tuvalu

Microbiology and Molecular Infectious Diseases Course

Microbiology and Molecular Infectious Disease Course

“Quality Systems in Laboratory Service Course”

20/06/2023

This week the Pacific Pathology Training Centre-PPTC has commenced with its’ first Centre based Course for the Year-”Quality Systems in Laboratory Services”. Since the Covid pandemic our Centre Based Courses were not able to be delivered, but now since the reopening of Country borders we have resumed this programme.

Pictured here are our first lot of students with PPTC Consultants

2023 LQMS Course

Standing L-R-PPTC Staff : R.Cole (Course Convener), F.Faiga, A.Lewis, P.Wakem, T.Apikotoa, E.Marshall

Sitting L-R (Students)- Fe’ao Muli (Tonga), Reema Kumar (Fiji CDC), Dhanbhagium Gounder (Fiji Nadi Laboratory), Tiina Faaalo (Tuvalu)

2021 PPTC Staff

PPTC

Sitting: Philip Wakem [CEO, Haematology Specialist and Consultant], Filipo Faiga [Chief Biochemistry Technical Specialist and Consultant].

Standing: Russell Cole [Quality Manager, Microbiology & Quality Management Specialist and Consultant]. Navin Karan [Programme Manager, Microbiology & Molecular Specialist and Consultant]

2019 Transfusion Course

Standing: Ray Bulemaru (Vila Central Hospital, Vanuatu - NZ Red Cross Grant Scholar), Dr Ron Mackenzie (PPTC founder and trustee), NZBS Staff, Susan Evans (PPTC Course Tutor/ Consultant), Fiona (NZBS Staff), Philip Wakem (PPTC CEO), Boote Maritino (Tungaru Central Hospital, Kiribati), Sitting: Natasha Philip (POMGEN, Papua New Guinea), Sina Reti (TTM Hospital, Samoa – Norman Kirk Trust Grant Scholar), Estefania Pacheco (HNGV Laboratory, Timor Leste), and Rozeleen Chand (Lautoka Hospital, Fiji).

2019 Haematology and Blood Film Morphology Course

Standing: Navin Karan (PPTC Staff), Russell Cole (PPTC Staff), Tauli Aperaamo (Tuasivi Hospital, Savaii, Samoa), Phil Wakem (PPTC CEO and Haematology Tutor), Charles Kongs (PNGIMR, Papua New Guinea), Filipo Faiga (PPTC Staff), Vichet Khieng (PPTC Staff). Sitting: Caroline Uri (POMGEN, Papua New Guinea), Susan Sewen (Vila Central Hospital, Vanuatu), Puaese Falavi (Princess Margaret Hospital, Tuvalu), and Vanessa Samuelu (TTM Hospital, Samoa).

2019 Health & Safety and Laboratory Quality Management Course

Standing: Russell Cole (PPTC Laboratory Quality Manager), Phil Wakem (PPTC CEO), Dr Ron Mackenzie (PPTC Trustee), John Elliot (PPTC Trustee Chair) Sitting: Taumate Niu (TTM Hospital Laboratory, Samoa), Crispin De Araujo Afonso (National Health Laboratory, Timor Leste), Regina Flood (Tungaru Central Hospital Laboratory, Kiribati), and Silveiro Aparicio (National Health Laboratory, Timor Leste)

2019 Biochemistry Course

Standing: Dr Ron Mackenzie (PPTC Trustee), Richard Tolinao (NRH Pathology Laboratory, Solomon Islands), John Elliot (PPTC Trustee Chair), Filipo Faiga (PPTC Biochemistry Specialist), Victor Mapasone (TTM Hospital Laboratory, Samoa), Claire Murphy (Wellington Hospital), Phil Wakem (PPTC CEO), Atevalu Lino (Vaiola Hospital laboratory, Tonga), Vichet Khieng (PPTC Medical Laboratory and IT Specialist), Russell Cole (PPTC Laboratory Quality Manager), Navin Karan (PPTC Programme Manager) Sitting: Patricia Bala (POMGEN Pathology Department, Papua New Guinea), Dalila Dias Da Conceicao (National Health Laboratory, Timor Leste), Eurosia Olije Cham (National Health Laboratory, Timor Leste), and Silvia Da Cruz Babo (Stamford Medical Laboratory, Timor Leste)

2018 Transfusion Science

Standing: Dr Filipina Amosa-Sam (Pathology Registrar – Samoa), Fiona (NZBS), Ann-Marie (NZBS), Dan (NZBS), Russell (Staff), Navin (Staff), Dr Vladimir Osipov (WSCL). Sitting: Sokopeti Faka’osifolau (Nuku’alofa, Tonga - NZ Red Cross Grant Scholar), Susan Evans (Tutor), Maango Tara (Tarawa, Kiribati), Fa’autu Ainuu Taulia (Tuasivi, Samoa – Norman Kirk Trust Grant Scholar).

2018 Microbiology

2018 PPTC Microbiology

Standing (L-R): Navin (Tutor), Yasith Ros (DMDP, Cambodia), Dr Ron Mackenzie (Board, Founder), Jackie Wright (ESR-NCBID), John (Board Chairmen), Ishael Ken (Majuro, Marshall Islands), Nicky (WSCL), John Kave (PNG Institute of Medical Research, PNG). Sitting: Anica Havimei (Honiara, Solomons), Dariven Phann (DMDP, Cambodia), Majory Kwaina (Kilu’ufi, Solomon Islands), Meleage Tapuala (Tuasivi, Samoa).

2018 Haematology; Blood Film Morphology

Standing (L-R): Vichet (Staff), Filipo (Staff), Dr Philips (Guest), John (Board Chairman), Dr Vladimir Osipov (WSCL), Russell (Staff), Mary-Ann Janssen (WSCL), Phil (CEO and Tutor), Dr Mackenzie (Board and Founder). Sitting – Students: Obwaia Buren (Tarawa, Kiribati), Julia Angelina (Dili, Timor-Leste), Tonga Havili (Nuku’alofa, Kingdom of Tonga)

2018 Effective Laboratory Management

2018 PPTC Effective Lab Management

Standing: Phil (Staff), Nicky (WSCL), John (Board), Russell (Tutor), Vichet (Staff), Dr Ron Mackenzie (Board and Founder). Sitting – Studnets: Peter Tosul (Port Vila, Vanuatu), Aralai N. Tuione (Suva, Fiji), Domingas Campos (Dili, Timor-Leste), Ismael Barreto (Dili, Timor-Leste).

2018 Biochemistry

Standing (L-R): Vichet (Staff), Filipo (Tutor), Clare (WSCL), Phil (Staff), Dan (NZBS), Dr Julia Phillips (Guest), Dr Ron Mackenzie (Board and Founder), Navin (Staff). Sitting – Students: Samuel Bakon (Port Vila, Vanuatu), Ravineel Prasad (Suva, Fiji), Augusto De Assis (Dili, Timor-Leste). Absent – student Roddy Narayan (Lautoka, Fiji).

2018 Health & Safety and Quality Management Course

H&S and QM 2018 PPTC Course

Standing (L-R): Filipo, Phil, Russell (Tutor), Angela (Board), Navin, Dr Mackenzie (Founder and Board), Mike (Board), John E (Board), John F. Sitting (L-R) Students: Vaimaila Teitala (Tuvalu), Eunice Soares (Timor-Leste).

2017 PPTC Board Members and Staff

PPTC Staff and Board Members 2017

Standing L-R: Russell Cole (Quality Manager), Philip Wakem (CEO), John Farrell (Accountant), Dr Ron Mackenzie (Board and Founder), John Elliot (Board), Navin Karan (Programme Manager). Sitting L-R: Linda Billington (Office Manager), Marion Clarke (Board), Mike Lynch (Board Chairman), Angela Brounts (Board). Absent: Filipo Faiga (Biochemistry Technical Specialist) and Associate Professor Rob Siebers (Board Treasurer)

2017 Diploma Graduates – Pohnpei State Hospital Cohort

Pohnpei Diploma Graduates

L-R: Johnny AMor, Iasko Ada, Elizabeth Rogers, and Adesina Maruame

Transfusion Science 2017

2017 PPTC Transfusion

Back Row: Dr. Mackenzie (PPTC board and founder), Susan Evans (PPTC Tutor), Kaye (NZBS Staff), John (PPTC Board), Phil (PPTC), NZBS Staff. Front Row – Students: Turia Bakanebo (Kiritimati Island, Kiribati), Vandana Rajput (Lautoka, Fiji), Miranda Huanimaha (Honiara, Solomon Islands).

Microbiology 2017

Back Row: Russell (PPTC Tutor), Tupou Chan (Apia, Samoa), Sineang Morn (DMDP, Cambodia), Chanborann Chaing (DMDP, Cambodia), John (PPTC Board), Thomas Kunjil (Mt Hagen, PNG), Koen (HOD Microbiology, WSCL), Linda (PPTC), Dr Ron Mackenzie (PPTC Board and founder) Front Row: Ashwini Vinod (Lautoka, Fiji), Swartika Prasad (Fiji Vet Labs, Suva, Fiji) Nellie Tumu (Port Moresby, PNG),

Laboratory Quality Management Systems 2017

2017 LQMS PPTC

Back Row – PPTC Staff: Navin, Russell (Tutor), Linda, Filipo, Phil. Front Row-Students: Samson Kangapu (Port Moresby, PNG), Edgard Tay (TImor-Leste), Rejieli Bari (Lautoka, Fiji)

Biochemistry 2017

Back Row: Yvonne (Wellington SCL), Filipo (PPTC Tutor), Russell (PPTC), Vicki (WSCL), Sharleen (WSCL), Phil (PPTC), Navin (PPTC) Front Row: Students: Terry Kalorib (Port Vila, Vanuatu), Komal Maharaj (Suva, Fiji), Sylvester Ruethin (Yap, FSM).

Haematology; Blood Film Morphology 2017

Back Row- PPTC Staff: Filipo , Linda, Phil (Tutor), Russell, John (PPTC Board), Navin Front Row: Students: Adi Litia Dabuli (Suva, Fiji) and Angeline Dick (Nauru)

Health and Safety & Infectious Diseases Course 2016

PPTC Staff: Filipo Faiga,Russell Cole (Tutor), Phil Wakem, Navin Karan Students: Tagi Sapini (Samoa); Rhomson Nuake (Solomon Islands)

Laboratory Quality Management Course 2016

L- R: Sandra Semi-Time (Samoa),Russell Cole (PPTC Tutor), Rhomson Nuake (Solomon Islands) Phil Wakem (PPTC CEO), Linda Billington (PPTC Staff)

Biochemistry Course 2016

L-R: Rhomson Nuake (Solomon Is), Taupesa Latasi (Tuvalu), Philip Wakem (PPTC), Mele Teukava (Tonga), Ivapene Faumuina-Aiafi (Samoa), Filipo Faiga (PPTC Tutor)

Microbiology Course 2016

Front Row: Em Rattanak (Cambodia), Anareta Ciusia (Fiji), Virginia Conceicao (East Timor), Kiaman Raurenti (Kiritimati Island), Filimone Fili (Tonga) (In absentia – Newton Banisi – Solomon Islands) Back Row: Navin Karan (PPTC Tutor), Clare Murphy (CCDHB), Vilimone Ranadi (Otago Uni), John Elliot (PPTC Board), Robyn (Otago Uni), Dr Diane Kenright (Otago Uni), Russell Cole (PPTC Tutor), Oeng Sopheap (Cambodia), Nicola Beamish (Wellington SCL)

Effective Management 2016

Back L-R: Christine Story, John Elliot (PPTC Board), Fui (WSCL – Histo HOD Hutt), Navin (PPTC), Russell (PPTC Tutor), Clare Murphy (WSCL), Front L-R: Nevio da Costa Sarmento, Angelica Mokahega (Niue), Rosemary Tekoaua (Kiribati), Seini Rawasoi (Fiji Vet Lab), Rabbie Nigel Bero (PNG), Ashmita Chand (Fiji Vet Lab)

Blood Transfusion Science Course 2016

L-R: Filipo F (PPTC), Chris Kendrick (PPTC Tutor), Dan Gyles (NZBS), Russell C (PPTC), Ianeta Tewaaki (Kiribati), Michael Ala (Vanuatu), Catherine Gootingin (Yap), John Elliot (PPTC Board), Robyn (Otago Uni), Susan Evans (NZBS), Linda Billington (PPTC)

Haematology training course August 2014

Back L-R – Russell-PPTC, Niam-PNG, Nerisa-American Samoa, Phil-PPTC, Linda-PPTC.

Front L-R – June-Cook Islands, Bridgit-PNG

Microbiology training course September 2014

PPTC Tutor and Students at Mount Victoria L-R: Russell-PPTC, Bernard-Kiribati, Felix-Tuvalu, Seni-Tonga

Back L-R: Russell-PPTC, Bernard-Kiribati, Felix-Tuvalu, Ratan-Sydney Visiting Lecture, Pinati-Samoa Front L-R: Rodney-Sydney Visiting Lecture, Seni-Tonga

LQMS training course October 2014

Back L-R: Phil, Clare, Russell, Linda, Navin Front L-R: Ravendra-Fiji, Asena-Fiji, Tekaibeti-Kiribati

L-R: Sharon-Kenepuru Hospital, Ravendra-Fiji, Asena-Fiji, Tekaibeti-Kiribati, Russell-PPTC

Blood Transfusion Science training course Novemeber 2014

Back L-R: Russell-PPTC, Molly-NZBS, Sue-NZBS, Kirsty-NZBS, Kaye-NZBS, Maria-NZBS, Dan-NZBS, Fiona-NZBS, Navin-PPTC, Phil-PPTC Front Sitting – Puaseisi-American Samoa, Nabiri-Kiribati, Tejal-Tuvalu