Medical students call on Govt to fix posting delays and rising costs
Fiji School of Medicine students are calling on the Government to address delayed job postings, rising living costs and the lack of financial support for clinical attachm
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Health Ministry prioritises upgrades, equipment and medicines in budget
The Ministry of Health is hoping for increased funding in the upcoming national budget, with Assistant Minister for Health Penioni Ravunawa highlighting several key prior
RHD patients call for greater involvement in healthcare decisions
People living with Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD) have highlighted the need for health systems to involve them in decisions that directly affect their care.This was highli
Palliative care not an optional add-on in cervical cancer response - Dr Cikamatana
Palliative care is an essential component of Fiji's response to cervical cancer and should not be viewed as an optional add-on.The Acting Permanent Secretary for the Mini
About 1 in every 700 iTaukei people in Fiji is living with albinism
About one in every 700 iTaukei people in Fiji is living with albinism.This was highlighted by the Ministry of Health's Deputy Secretary for Hospital Services, Dr. Mike Ka
Former lab technician raises concerns over Roche equipment costs in health tender trial
Former Laboratory Technician, Arvind Chandra has told the High Court that while Roche Pharmaceutical Company was regarded as one of the best suppliers in the market, he h
Drugs do not erase stress but amplifies them - Nasorovakawalu
Director of Nursing at St Giles Hospital, Miliakere Nasorovakawalu, has reminded students that drugs do not erase stress but instead amplify it.Speaking at the Internatio
People of all ages turn out to promote healthy living through yoga
People turned out in numbers this morning for the Curtain Raiser for International Day of Yoga 2026 promoting healthy lifestyles and well-being for people of all ages.The
Students to benefit from new HIV and drug awareness materials
Students across Fiji are expected to benefit from new educational materials aimed at raising awareness about HIV prevention, drug abuse and healthy lifestyle choices.The
4-year-old among youngest stroke patients recorded in Fiji
The youngest recorded stroke patient in Fiji was a four-year-old child, raising concerns among health experts about the increasing number of stroke cases across all age g
Bench warrant issued for man accused of selling cigarette rolls
A bench warrant has been issued for Apenisa Naiyalatabua after he failed to appear in the Suva Magistrates Court after being charged with one count of selling tobacco in
Diabetes Fiji calls for dedicated budget allocation in 2026-2027 National Budget
Diabetes Fiji is calling on the government to establish a dedicated budget allocation for Diabetes Fiji in the 2026-2027 National Budget, saying the organisation requires
4 out of 8 operating theatres at CWM Hospital under renovation - Health Minister
Half of the eight operating theatres at the Colonial War Memorial Hospital are currently under renovation, with works now 90 percent complete as authorities move to impro
Health Ministry finalising contract documentation for Vunisea Hospital mortuary upgrade
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services is finalising contract documentation for the upgrade of the Vunisea Hospital mortuary in Kadavu following growing public conce
Watch Counterstroke Fiji President Elizabeth Fong on fijivillage Straight Talk
Counterstroke Fiji President, Elizabeth Reade Fong will appear on fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan The show focuses on the increased number of strokes in F
Tavua Hospital mortuary to close temporarily for renovation
The mortuary at Tavua Hospital will be temporarily closed for renovation works from Monday, 25th May, to the 12th of June.The Ministry of Health is encouraging familie
Free healthy snacks now on the menu for hundreds of FIJI Water employees
Free healthy snacks and drinks will now be part of the workday for more than 400 FIJI Water employees as the company rolls out new vending machines aimed at improving sta
Former Tender Committee member says no justification given for tender waiver
Former member of the Tender Evaluation Committee and Head of Cluster Social Services at Fiji Procurement Office, Maire Wise says no justification was given for the waiver
Former FPBS Director says Dr Sharma instructed him to sign revised supplier recommendation letter
The former Director of Fiji Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Services, Apolosi Vosanibola confirmed in court today that he signed a letter to the Director of the Fiji Procur
New digital X-Ray machines installed at Tavua and Rakiraki Hospitals to improve access to services
Good news for people in Tavua and Rakiraki as they will now have easier access to important X-ray services following the successful installation of new floor-mounted digi
Fiji’s HIV epidemic has changed rapidly, and health workers must adapt – Dr Mitchell
National HIV Outbreak and Cluster Response Chair Dr Jason Mitchell says Fiji is now facing a much larger HIV epidemic than health experts expected, with rising infections