Recent survey reveals vaccine hesitancy during COVID-19 – Dr Tudravu
Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor Jemesa Tudravu says one thing they noticed during the recent Fiji National Immunisation Coverage Survey is the rise in vaccine hesi
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Health officials monitoring COVID-19 variants and seasonal influenza trends
The Ministry of Health has a surveillance system to look at the trends of infectious diseases, specifically looking at respiratory infections, including the various COVID
MOH recommends masks if you are experiencing COVID or flu-like symptoms
The Ministry of Health is now recommending to people to wear a well-fitting mask if you are experiencing COVID or flu-like symptoms and when in indoor or public settings
No COVID-19 JN.1 sub-variant found in Fiji, but Health Ministry is taking proactive measures
The Ministry of Health says it has not diagnosed the COVID-19 JN.1 sub-variant from the COVID cases seen in the country to date, however, they are taking proactive measur
New COVID variant : Anyone who falls sick with symptoms should get tested, and if positive, avoid attending work or joining a large group of people over 5 days
The Ministry of Health is now collaborating with the World Health Organization on the reported emergence of the JN.1 variant of the COVID-19 virus in countries like Singa
10 authors from all three Fijian universities pen down book highlighting their COVID experience
10 women from USP, FNU and UniFiji have compiled a book titled 'The Covid-19 Pandemic and Beyond' that highlights their sacrifices and experiences during the COVID pandem
Health Ministry receives more than 17,000 Pfizer vaccines
The Health Ministry today received a boost to their COVID-19 vaccine campaign after UNICEF, through the USAID, donated 17,280 Pfizer vaccines. While receiving the vacc
WHO and UNICEF reports 20.5 million children missed routine immunization services in 2022 compared to 24.4 million children in 2021
Global immunization services reached 4 million more children in 2022 compared to the previous year, as countries stepped up their efforts to address the historic backslid
17 new COVID cases recorded
17 new COVID-19 cases have been recorded. The Ministry of Health says of the 17 new cases recorded, 11 were recorded in the Central Division; 6 in the Western Division
90-year-old man dies from COVID-19, 5 hospital admissions and 43 new cases recorded
A 90-year-old male from Labasa has died from COVID-19 while 43 new cases have also been recorded in the country since last Friday. The Ministry of Health says he devel
57 year old woman dies from COVID-19 and 52 new cases recorded
A 57-year-old woman from Nausori has died from COVID-19. She was admitted last Friday with evidence of severe lower limb vascular disease and tested positive for COVID
7 new cases of COVID recorded
The country has recorded 7 new COVID-19 cases since last Thursday Of the 7 new cases recorded, 2 are from the Central Division; 5 cases in the Western Division; with n
6 new COVID cases since last Thursday
6 new cases of COVID-19 have been recorded in the country since last Thursday and analysis by the Health Ministry indicates a continually declining trend. All 6 of the
No Jab No Job Regulation revoked – AG
The coalition government has revoked the No Jab No Job Regulation which was implemented by the government during the COVID-19 pandemic. While making the announcement,
1 new COVID case and 146 recoveries recorded
1 new COVID-19 case has been recorded since the last update on Thursday last week. There were 146 recoveries. Permanent Secretary for Health Doctor James Fong says
8 new COVID-19 cases while 10 recoveries
8 new COVID-19 cases have been recorded since last Thursday, while 10 have recovered. According to the Ministry of Health, 1 case was recorded in the Central Division
16 new cases of COVID-19 recorded
16 new cases of COVID-19 have been recorded since last Thursday. Of the 16 new cases recorded, 1 case was recorded in the Central Division, 14 cases in the Western Div
28 new COVID cases recorded
28 new cases of COVID-19 have been recorded since last Thursday. Of the 28 new cases recorded, 11 cases were recorded in the Central Division, 12 cases in the Western
12 new COVID cases recorded in Fiji
12 new COVID-19 cases have been recorded by the Ministry of Health since Thursday last week. 5 cases were recorded in the Central Division, and 7 cases in the Western
15 new COVID cases recorded
15 new cases of COVID-19 have been recorded since last Thursday. Of the 15 new cases recorded, 9 cases were recorded in the Central Division and 6 cases in the Western
22 new cases of COVID-19 recorded
22 new cases of COVID-19 have been recorded since last Thursday. Of the 22 new cases recorded, 12 cases were recorded in the Central Division, 8 cases in the Western D