Health Ministry concerned with surge in diarrhea cases
The Health Ministry is concerned over the surge in Acute Watery Diarrhea cases in the country. In a statement, the Ministry says that cases have been reported from the
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Health Ministry records no new measles cases since last month
The Ministry of Health says no new cases of measles have been detected since the two cases were reported in Serua-Namosi last month. In a statement, the Ministry says
Singapore donates two containers worth of relief items to Fiji
Fiji has received further support in its battle to combat COVID-19 as the Singapore Government donated two shipping containers of relief items such as N95 masks and hand
Omicron detected in 77 countries – WHO
The World Health Organisation has warned the new coronavirus variant Omicron is spreading across the globe at an unprecedented rate. Cases of the heavily mutated varia
29 new COVID-19 cases recorded in the past 7-days
29 new cases of COVID-19 were recorded by the Health Ministry in the past 7-days. 15 cases were recorded in the Central division, 12 new cases in the Western division
Health Ministry receives approximately $745,000 worth of medical supplies from the US
The United States of America has today donated approximately $745,000 worth of medical supplies to the Ministry of Health to support Fiji’s COVID-19 efforts. U.
Having improper toilet facilities will soon be a thing of the past for residents of Matata and Valenicina in Lami
Residents of Valenicina and Matata Settlements in Lami that do not have access to proper toilet facilities will be assisted as part of the Ministry of Health's initiative
91.4% of the adult target population fully vaccinated
91.4% of the adult target population are now fully vaccinated while 28,091 children aged between 15 to 17 years are also fully vaccinated. 4,853 children aged between
Dr Fong remains extremely concerned at the lack of adherence to COVID safe measures in gatherings throughout the country
The Permanent Secretary for Health Dr James Fong remains extremely concerned at the lack of adherence to COVID safe measures in gatherings throughout the country, especia
Save the Children Fiji donates 10,000 bottles of hand sanitizers to the Education Ministry
In an effort to ensure students learn in a safe environment, Save the Children Fiji has donated 10,000 bottles of hand sanitizers to the Ministry of Education. CEO, Sh
COVID-19 posed a new challenge to governmental decision making not only in Fiji but for other governments around the world – O’Connor
Assistant Minister for Health Alex O’Connor says the COVID-19 pandemic posed a new challenge to governmental decision making not only in Fiji but for other governm
Border health measures and surveillance will need to be strengthened and maintained as borders open tomorrow
With Fiji’s borders opening to international tourists tomorrow, the Ministry of Health anticipates their testing numbers to increase from international repatriates
FULL STORY: Fiji citizens will only be safe if we remain COVID-safe – MOH
The Ministry of Health says the public is advised that if indeed the COVID-19 variant, Omicron is more transmissible than Delta, then it will be inevitable that it gets t
New COVID variant Omicron emerges in different parts of the world
WHO labels new COVID strain named omicron a variant of concern
You can now settle medical costs at Oceania Hospital online using either a BSP EasyCard or any VISA card
Fiji’s largest private hospital, Oceania Hospitals Pte Ltd has successfully implemented BSP’s Internet Payment Gateway online payment portal to enhance its
Two cases of measles confirmed in Serua
Two cases of measles have been confirmed in two villages in the Serua Province after a child was presented to the Korovisilou Health Centre and was later transferred to C
90.4% of the adult target population fully vaccinated
90.4% of the adult target population is now fully vaccinated while 97.2% have received one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. 25, 313 children between 15 to 17 years old have
99.4% teachers are fully vaccinated - Kumar
The Ministry of Education confirms 99.4% teachers are now fully vaccinated. Eleven teachers are yet to receive their second jab, one has been granted exemption by the
SDA Church carrying out 10,000 toes awareness campaign in their fight against diabetes
The Health Coordinator of the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Lautoka, Doctor Mere Tiko says they are carrying out 10,000 toes awareness campaign to help people identify
3 month old baby dies due to COVID-19 earlier this month
A 3 month old baby from Naitasiri died due to COVID-19 earlier this month. Permanent Secretary for Health, Dr. James Fong says the infant was referred from Vunidawa Ho
The COVID-19 virus is a wake-up call that the microscopic world is still a mystery - Dr Waqainabete
The COVID-19 virus is a realisation and wake-up call that the microscopic world is still a mystery to the people and we are ill-prepared to face the consequences should w