World Cancer Day Health Expo draws crowds at Suva Market
The Suva Market is currently a hive of activity as people turned up in large numbers for the World Cancer Day Health Expo, marking the start of a week-long programme orga
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7 ambulances donated to St. Johns boosting emergency medical services
Seven ambulances have been donated to the St John Association by the Racer Group Pty Ltd, with the aim of providing better and more efficient services to the people of Fi
Free eye surgery brings hope to children with strabismus
The Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Children's Hospital, in partnership with the CWM Hospital Eye Department, provided a one-day free corrective eye surgery clinic for children
MOU signed between Oceania Hospital and University of Fiji
A Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the University of Fiji and Oceania Hospital to allow medical students from the University to get work experience in the p
Ravunawa urges unity and care for leprosy patients
The fight against leprosy in Fiji is no longer a battle against the disease, but against fear, stigma and discrimination.This was highlighted by Assistant Minister for He
Health Ministry says Fiji safe as it monitors regional Nipah virus outbreaks
The Health Ministry has assured people that they are on top of the Nipah virus outbreak that happened around the region and that Fiji is safe now.  This comes as Di
Child Wellbeing Centre to provide safe haven for street children across Fiji
Children living on the streets will no longer face each day without care and protection, as a new Child Wellbeing Centre is set to support vulnerable children across Fiji
Free children’s heart screenings at Ratu Sukuna Park tomorrow
The Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Children’s Heart Screening Centre will conduct free heart screenings for children aged 16 and below at Ratu Sukuna Park tomorrow, as
Health services at Ono-i-Lau Health Centre have been temporarily suspended
Health services at the Ono-i-Lau Health Centre have been temporarily suspended following an incident that is currently before the court. The Ministry of Health s
Compain seeks answers on delayed report into CWM clinic leak
International Women’s Association Fiji President, Judy Compain is asking the Ministry of Health on how long it will take for them to investigate and put together a
Dr Rajesh Maharaj warns many diabetes cases in Fiji remain undiagnosed
Former President of the Fiji College of General Practitioners, Doctor Rajesh Maharaj, has raised serious concerns about the deadly impact of diabetes, saying many people
$32,000 grant to support fight against HIV/AIDS in communities
To help fight the spread of HIV/AIDS, Vodafone ATH Fiji Foundation donated $32,000 to support community health training that will educate and empower young Fijians across
Health Ministry urges parents to stay alert as school holidays wrap up
Parents, grandparents and caregivers are being urged by the Ministry of Health to exercise extreme vigilance during the final weeks of the school holidays. The Ministry s
Free heart screening for children during break at Sai Sanjeevani Hospital
Parents are advised to take advantage of the free heart screening for children during the school holidays, offered by Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Medical Centre.The initiat
New Year's Day surprise: Mother welcomes baby daughter just days after her wedding
In a heartwarming New Year’s Day story, Michelle Matanatabu, a first-time mother, welcomed her baby daughter into the world today, just two days after her wedding.
More specialised medical care now available closer to home – PSH
Fijians no longer need to travel abroad to receive complex and specialised medical treatment, as Pacific Specialist Healthcare is now providing a range of services, inclu
Dr Maharaj raises concern over excessive kava consumption contributing to stress
With the festive season in full swing, serious concerns are being raised about the overconsumption of kava, which is contributing to people’s stress
Cockroach infestation reported on Suva-Nausori bus, authorities yet to respond
Passengers travelling between Nausori and Suva have raised serious health and safety concerns after cockroaches were reportedly found infesting a bus. A concerned co
Dr Tudravu's funeral to take place this Friday
The funeral service and burial for the Ministry of Health's late Permanent Secretary, Dr. Jemesa Tudravu, will be held this Friday at 8.30am at the Centenary Methodist Ch
Fiji Medical Association mourns passing of Dr Jemesa Tudravu
The Fiji Medical Association is mourning the passing of Ministry of Health's Permanent Secretary, the late Dr Jemesa Tudravu. President of the Fiji Medical Association
Ministry of Health PS Doctor Jemesa Tudravu passes away
The Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Health and Medical Services, Dr Jemesa Tudravu has passed away. Acting Permanent Secretary Dr Luisa Cikamatana says that follo