Late presentation of breast cancer patients remains a major concern – Dr Reddy
The late presentation of breast cancer patients remains a major concern, as most patients wait between three months and one year after first experiencing symptoms before
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Paddle for Hope team reaches Nanukuloa on final leg of Viti Levu journey
The Paddle for Hope team has reached Nanukuloa Village in Rakiraki, where it will participate in the signing of a covenant between the church, Vanua and the Provincial Of
Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh welcome second baby girl
Bollywood stars Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh have welcomed their second child, a baby girl.The couple shared the news with fans and followers on social media on 19t
Youths aged 18–35 make up majority of drug-related arrests
People aged between 18 and 35 years account for the largest share of those arrested in drug-related cases in Fiji, with the age group making up 56 per cent of the accused
Unpaid overtime impact blood tests and X-ray services at CWM Hospital
Concerns have been raised about patients being affected by delays in accessing blood test and radiology services at CWM Hospital, with some reporting they were unable to
Prof. Prasad’s FICAC case adjourned pending High Court ruling
Former Deputy Prime Minister Professor Biman Prasad’s FICAC case has been adjourned to next Tuesday, with the Magistrates Court awaiting a ruling from the High Cou
RFMF armory accused warned of bench warrant if he misses court appearance
Isaia Ledua, who is accused of breaking and entering the RFMF armory, has been warned that a bench warrant could be issued if he fails to appear at the Suva High Court on
Court dismisses Panapasa's application to vacate trial
Suva Magistrate Charles Ratakele has dismissed an application by lawyer Simone Seruvakula to vacate the trial of former Acting Commissioner of Corrections Salote Panapasa
CWM Hospital a ‘total mess’, urgent action needed – Prof. McCaig
Fiji’s health system is struggling and urgent action is needed to address ongoing challenges.Speaking during a panel discussion at the Fiji Medical Associationâ
Heineken Silver officially launched in Fiji
Heineken Silver has officially been launched in Fiji, introducing a low-carb lager for consumers looking for a lighter and refreshing beer option.The launch also marks a
Higher taxes on junk food considered to improve health outcomes, no decision on hospital fees
Following calls for higher taxes on alcohol, tobacco, sugary drinks, junk food and kava to tackle the country’s growing non-communicable disease burden and as one
Our doctors are dying young, Fiji needs to invest more in health workers as NCDs rise
Health professionals need to seriously consider their own health if they are going to address the country's wider health challenges because some health professionals them
Tax junk food, kava and alcohol instead of hospital fees
Health sector leaders and former policymakers have rejected ideas for introducing hospital user fees in Fiji, saying many families are already struggling with the rising
30-year-old celebrates postgraduate milestone, sets sights on Master’s degree
It was a proud moment for 30-year-old Maika Malau, who travelled with his wife and uncle from Drawa Village in Wailevu West, Cakaudrove, to attend his graduation ceremony
Doctors left to make critical decisions alone as Fiji’s health system struggles- FMA President
Doctors are being left to make critical decisions alone during overnight shifts, in some cases without access to basic blood tests, X-rays or scans, as Fiji’s medi
70% of children diagnosed with TB under the age of 5 also living with HIV
Fiji recorded 260 TB-HIV co-infection cases last year, highlighting the persistent and evolving challenges in tackling tuberculosis, particularly among children under fiv
HIV risk raises concern over non-sterile injecting drug use
The high prevalence of HIV among people who inject drugs is raising concern over the dangers of using non-sterile or shared injecting equipment, with health professionals
Mother remembers late son as she celebrates graduation milestone
What should have been a morning filled entirely with excitement was an emotional one for 28-year-old Kaitalo Voce, who spent an hour crying and remembering her late son b
4 girls allegedly trafficked in two separate domestic trafficking cases
Four girls are alleged to have been trafficked in two separate domestic human trafficking cases, with the case files now with the Office of the Director of Public Prosecu
Public urged to verify online information as misinformation becomes harder to detect
The public is being urged to verify information before sharing it online as misinformation and disinformation have become increasingly difficult to detect, particularly w
6 children receive gift of life after free heart surgery
It was a joyous moment for six children after they received a new gift of life following free heart surgery at the Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Heart Hospital.12-year-old Ra