Maternal mental health is a critical public health priority – Dr Qoriniasi
No mother should ever have to carry the burdens of postpartum depression alone, and maternal mental health is a critical public health priority that requires a whole-of-s
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New water tanks boost clean water supply at Naqarawai SDA Primary School
Two new water tanks are expected to make a big difference to the daily lives of students and staff at Naqarawai SDA Primary School in the province of Namosi, giving them
Vugalei SDA Youth offer Free Healthy breakfast and juices to help combat NCDs
The Vugalei Seventh-day Adventist Youth are giving members of the public travelling along the Lami-Suva corridor a fresh start to their day by offering free healthy juice
CWM Hospital patients can expect improved water supply as upgrade nears completion
People can hope for consistent water supply at the CWM Hospital as a crucial water infrastructure upgrade is currently underway at the hospital.This comes after the hospi
Bainimarama allowed to travel to NZ for wife’s urgent treatment
Former Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama has been allowed to travel to New Zealand to accompany his wife, Mary Bainimarama, who requires urgent specialist medical treatme
Only 3 postpartum depression cases recorded at St Giles Hospital in 5 years - Dr Vakamocea
Only three cases of postpartum depression were recorded at Saint Giles Hospital over a five-year period, while a recent study conducted between Lami and Nasinu found that
Stroke remains one of Fiji’s top three causes of death - Fong
Around 663 deaths per year are attributed to stroke, which accounts for roughly 13 percent of all deaths in Fiji and is consistently listed amongst the top three to four
33% of mothers show signs of depression in year following childbirth
About 33 percent of the 325 mothers interviewed in a study conducted in Fiji showed signs of depression during the year following childbirth, with 16 percent requiring cl
Credit Corporation contributes $30,000 to support free heart care
Children and adults who need heart treatment will continue to receive care free of charge at the Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Heart Hospital, with Credit Corporation contrib
Mother of 5 encourages parents to ensure children with RHD receive monthly injections
A mother of five children living with Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD) is encouraging parents and caregivers to ensure their children receive their monthly benzathine penici
Early disease detection and addressing health workers’ challenges among key priorities for new Health PS Dr Sahu Khan
Improving early detection of infectious diseases and listening directly to health workers about challenges affecting services are among the key priorities of Fiji's new P
Rakiraki blood drive to be held tomorrow
A blood drive will be held at the Rakiraki Sub-Divisional Hospital tomorrow, with the Ministry of Health urging eligible residents to come forward and donate.The drive wi
CWM Hospital to increase backup water storage following supply disruption
Following the water disruption at CWM Hospital yesterday, which left the hospital's backup tank dry, the hospital is working to increase the capacity of the backup tank a
Fiji and US join forces to protect families and farmers from disease threats
Fijian families and farmers could be better protected from infectious diseases and threats to agricultural production, through a new partnership between Fiji and the Unit
Bainimarama applies for bail to allow him to travel to NZ for his wife's medical treatment
Suva High Court Judge Daniel Goundar will deliver his decision on Monday on former Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama's application to vary his bail conditions to allow hi
Water shortage hits Viwa Island as district nurse raises concerns over children's health
Families on Viwa Island are struggling to find enough clean water for drinking and cooking, while a district nurse reports cases of skin infections, scabies and dia
Healthcare should be accessible to everyone - Kumar
Pacific Specialist Healthcare founder and CEO Parvish Kumar says healthcare should not be a privilege reserved for the wealthy, but should be accessible to everyone, rega
Over 1,000 patients receive skin treatment during five-day outreach in Kadavu
More than 1,000 patients, mostly children, received specialist skin treatment during a five-day medical outreach programme across Kadavu.The Ministry of Health and Medica
Taveuni families could save on medical travel costs as hospital upgrades improve patient care
Families in Taveuni could save on travel costs for specialist medical treatment in the future, as upgrades to Taveuni Hospital improve patient care and create opportuniti
National tender planned for medical equipment after CWM patient monitor shortage issue
The Ministry of Health is preparing a national tender for the replacement of patient monitoring machines and other essential medical equipment following concerns over age
Parents in tears as Fijian conjoined twins successfully separated despite 50-50 survival odds
Tears of relief have replaced months of fear for the parents of Fijian conjoined twins Jesipeli and Di Cecea Kikau, after the sisters were successfully separated in Riyad