Free medical camp to be held at Dravo District School tomorrow
People in Dravo and surrounding communities will have access to a range of free healthcare services during a medical camp at Dravo District School tomorrow.Sai Prema Foun
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Medical X-ray staff to be deployed to Korovou Hospital before end of the year
A medical X-ray staff member will be deployed to Korovou Hospital before the end of this year following discussions between Assistant Minister for Health Penioni Ravunawa
Two Savusavu restaurants closed after critical issues found during inspections
Two restaurants in Savusavu were ordered to close after receiving ‘D’ ratings during routine grading, food hygiene and safety compliance checks carried out b
Emergency helicopter refuels at Albert Park for critical medical evacuation from Moce Island
An emergency helicopter was able to refuel at Albert Park in Suva this morning after authorities swiftly cleared the area to support a life-saving medical evacuation of a
X-ray technician shortage a disaster for Health Ministry, no timeline for Korovou Hospital – Ravunawa
The lack of x-ray technicians in Fiji is becoming more apparent with revelations that Korovou Hospital has been without a technician for months as Assistant Minister for
Calls grow for better healthcare in Levuka as pregnant women forced to travel to mainland for scans
Serious concerns have been raised over the need for improved health services in Levuka, Ovalau, with pregnant women having to travel to the mainland for ultrasound scans
St John's Principal Alosio Saukuru raises alarm over limited healthcare in Ovalau
Limited healthcare services in Ovalau are affecting the wellbeing of boarding students and placing added pressure on schools and families, according to St John's College
Health Budget allocation addresses most priorities, Needle Syringe Programme to roll out soon - Minister
The $647 million allocation for the health sector in the 2026/2027 National Budget has been welcomed as a significant boost to addressing Fiji's healthcare priorities, wi
Major boost for health sector and increased funding for HIV
The Government is embarking on a major $500 million health project, namely Pacific Healthy Islands Transformation Project with the support of the World Bank, Asian Develo
Nurses facing burnout as Fiji short of 600 nurses
The Fiji Nursing Association says Fiji is facing a shortage of about 600 nurses, with those remaining in the public health system struggling with heavy workloads, burnout
Medicine shortages continue to affect care for RHD patients in Fiji
Medicine shortages, inconsistent follow-up systems and a lack of awareness continue to create challenges for people living with rheumatic heart disease in Fiji.20-year-ol
Ministry of Health shifting focus from treating illness to prevention
Fiji's health system needs to focus more on preventing illness and providing healthcare closer to communities rather than relying heavily on hospital treatment.This was h
Nanuku Resort fundraiser launched to support upgrades at Navua Hospital
Communities in Navua and surrounding areas will soon benefit from improved healthcare support as a new fundraising partnership with Nanuku Resort Fiji has been launched t
Heart Heroes Fiji raises awareness on rheumatic heart disease at Fiji Showcase
Heart Heroes Fiji is using Fiji Showcase 2026 platform to raise awareness about rheumatic heart disease, a preventable condition that continues to affect many children an
Transforming healthcare in Kadavu
The newly constructed waiting area at Kavala Health Centre is now complete, bringing greater comfort, dignity, and improved service delivery to the people of Kadavu.The M
Ministry is not just reporting HIV numbers, we are acting - Dr Mitchell
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services is working on a targeted outreach program designed to engage key populations including youth, street dwellers, inmates, and
Skin specialists push for more space as demand grows
The Head of Dermatology at Tamavua Twomey Hospital says one of the biggest challenges facing the department is a lack of space as demand for services continues to grow.Wh
Health Minister assures medical graduates of employment
Minister for Health Dr Ratu Atonio Lalabalavu has reassured medical students that they will be employed upon graduation.His comments come after fijivillage News questione
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
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