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
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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
Bainimarama, Sayed-Khaiyum and Dr Sharma's video recorded interview submitted as evidence today
Former Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama, former Attorney-General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum and former Health Minister Neil Sharma's video recorded interview was submitted in c
Cicia Retail Shop closed over unsanitary conditions and pest infestation
Health Inspectors in Lau have issued a closure order for Cicia Retail Shop, located beside the Post Office in Cicia, after the shop failed to comply with a three-month ab
CWM Lab Superintendent says Hospineer was not recommended bidder in health tender trial
The Laboratory Superintendent at CWM Hospital, Ravendra Prasad told the High Court today that Hospital Engineering and Consultancy Ltd, also known as Hospineer, was not t
Increasing drug use among youths could affect Fiji’s future workforce – Dr Singh
Acting Medical Superintendent of Saint Giles Hospital, Doctor Sheetal Singh has highlighted concerns about increasing drug use among youths, warning that it could affect
New FITI Gym opens in Labasa as Fiji battles with rising obesity rates
A quarter-million-dollar FITI Gym has officially opened at Vakamasisuasua , Naseakula in Labasa, marking a significant move towards promoting healthier lifestyles in the
No Hantavirus cases in Fiji, risk remains low - Health Ministry
As the Ministry of Health closely monitors a Hantavirus outbreak linked to the Hondius cruise ship, currently anchored off Tenerife in Spain’s Canary Islands, they
System is already struggling – CWM Hospital doctor
The growing drugs and HIV crisis in Fiji is placing severe pressure on the Emergency Department at the CWM Hospital, with overcrowding, limited resources and increasing n
FMA Mini Conference focuses on healthcare crisis
Improving healthcare standards, strengthening medical training and addressing Fiji’s growing drug and HIV crisis, were among the key issues discussed during the Fi
11,000 People to benefit from upgraded WASH facilities in rural Ba
More than 11,000 people in rural Ba are expected to benefit from upgraded water, sanitation and hygiene facilities commissioned by the Minister for Health Dr Atonio Lalab
Fiji Medical Association calls for ethical and well-governed drug-testing policy
While the Fiji Medical Association acknowledges the Government's recent steps to introduce drug testing among government officials and recognises the seriousness of illic
Australia on track to become first country to eliminate cervical cancer
A future without cervical cancer may be possible, as Australia moves closer to becoming the first country in the world to eliminate the disease through vaccination and ea
Compain calls on Tabuya and Minister to visit CWM after claims of malinformation against the media
International Women's Association Fiji President, Judy Compain has hit out at Minister for Information, Lynda Tabuya after the Minister accused the mainstream media of
Blackrock Medical Centre to serve security forces during drug operations, temporarily closed to civilians
In support of its joint illicit drug operations with the Fiji Police Force, the Blackrock Medical Centre in Votualevu, Nadi will be designated to support the care a
Health workers owed $1.7M in unpaid overtime
Health workers have not been paid approximately $1.7 million as overtime from January to March this year due to insufficient budget and this is expected to increase. T
CWM Hospital implements 12-hour nursing shifts amid staff shortage
Amid the current shortage of nursing staff, CWM Hospital has implemented a temporary adjustment to nursing shift arrangements, with nurses working 12-hour shifts.The Mini