Ministry reports new cases

There are now 31 cases of typhoid, 39 cases of leptospirosis and 22 cases of dengue fever reported by the health ministry to date.

Spokesperson Peni Namotu said these cases were reported from the Western Division.

Namotu said this has increased with the fourteen case of typhoid from the Naitasiri settlement in Ba and Koroboya in Tavua which are under public health emergency declaration.

Namotu added the health officials are monitoring the situation and are advising members of the public to take preventive measures.


Story by: Watisoni Butabua