6,440 calls were received by the National Child Helpline in 2018.
The Ministry of Women and Children says that it recorded a total of 800 genuine calls.
It has also highlighted the main issues reported through the Helpline includes child neglect, physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, gender based violence and issues concerning family welfare.
When questioned by Fijivillage on what is done to help those genuine callers, the Ministry for Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation stated that they have provided counseling for many of the genuine callers and these cases have been dealt with by relevant service providers.
The Ministry of Women and Children has also revealed since the launching of the Child Helpline in 2016 there have been a total of 40,000 calls to date.
The National Child Helpline toll free number 1325 is in operation 24/7 with nine counselors on shift work to man the line.
