Dr. Mary Ann Kora’ai

• Paediatric Cardiology Lead, Ministry of Health, Fiji (10+ years)

• Paediatrician with Maasina Heart Pacifika and Heart Heroes Fiji

• Experience with visiting cardiac surgical teams and consultancy across Fiji, Solomon Islands, Tuvalu, Kiribati, FSM, and Vanuatu

• Freelancer in pediatric consultancy, outreach, education, and capacity building

• Published/co-authored studies on congenital and rheumatic heart disease (CHD/RHD) in Fiji

• Current member of Fiji’s RHD steering group & Technical Advisory Committee

• Involved in research, education, and advocacy for early detection of pediatric heart conditions

• Board member for Heart Heroes Fiji (CSO for those living with rheumatic heart disease)

• Invited speaker for PMA Conference, Fiji College of General Practitioners, and various outreach projects

Dr. Mary Ann Kora’ai is a pioneering pediatrician from Fiji with over a decade specializing in child heart health. Noted for her leadership as Paediatric Cardiology Lead at the Ministry of Health, she has driven improvements in early detection and treatment of CHD and RHD. Her international training at Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Hospital in India has further honed her expertise, enabling her to serve not only Fiji but other Pacific Island nations. Through research, public advocacy, and continuous service with Maasina Heart Pacifika and Heart Heroes Fiji, Dr. Kora’ai has elevated pediatric heart care, published clinical studies, shaped health policy, and passionately built local capacity for future generations.