There is confirmation today that while the CT scanner at the CWM Hospital has been fixed and is operational from last month, it is quite old and needs to be replaced.
There are 256 active cases of COVID-19 in Fiji but this does not include the Rapid Antigen Tests done by people at home or those that self-isolate and take necessary acti
Three more people including an 8-year-old have died from leptospirosis with 567 confirmed cases in all four divisions. The newly reported deaths from leptospirosis are
The Health Ministry says reports are indicating increasing hospital admissions for cases of severe leptospirosis in the Western Division and also now in the Central Divis
The weather has been a determining factor between life and death when villagers of Galoa in Bua seek medical care. This was highlighted by the villagers to the Ministe
Leptospirosis continues to be of great concern particularly in the Western Division as 7 people are currently admitted in the ICU ward at the Lautoka Hospital requiring v
The district of Naceva in Kadavu will soon have its nursing station upgraded to a health centre. This has been confirmed by the Minister for Health and Medical Service
14 people have died because of Leptospirosis so far this year with 12 deaths in the Western Division, 1 death in the Central Division and 1 in the Northern Division. T
We must act now and prevent future infectious disease outbreaks and pandemics caused by resistant micro-organisms. This was highlighted by the Permanent Secretary for
The former CEO of Sun Insurance, Lolesh Sharma who is the co-founder of Auckland’s new state-of-the-art health club, Snap Fitness Mairangi Bay says he will bring a
The Ministry of Health is working in collaboration with Police in monitoring houses of worship and that strict COVID-19 protocols are adhered to. The Ministry reiterat
74 children living with childhood cancer in Fiji are currently being supported by WOWS Kids Fiji.While speaking at their International Childhood Cancer Day celebration at
11 people have died due to leptospirosis so far this year with the youngest being 6-years-old. Most of the deaths were between 16 to 35 years of age. Permanent Secr
Permanent Secretary for Health Dr James Fong has reassured all staff of the ministry that they will not lose their leave after the Fiji Nursing Association raised concern
Health Minister Dr Ifereimi Waqainabete has today objected to allegations that the reason that many nurses are resigning is because of work stress calling it false and un
Minister for Health, Dr. Ifereimi Waqainabete confirms the CT scanner at Lautoka Hospital is not working since the first wave of COVID-19 and it couldn't be repaired.
The Ministry of Health has opened an expression of interest for pharmacies to open up Rapid Antigen Testing sites in communities. Permanent Secretary Doctor James Fong
Health Minister Dr Ifereimi Waqainabete has confirmed that water sources in the islands of Vanuabalavu, Moala, Moce and Lakeba are safe for drinking after water samples c
Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong says after two years of non-stop COVID-19 coverage, he fears that the issue of Non-Communicable Diseases which is by far
The President of the Fiji Medical Association, Doctor Basharat Munshi says the Omicron variant of COVID-19 is now most probably the dominant variant in the country and th
Five people below the age of 19 years have died from COVID-19 during the third wave in Fiji. An analysis of the first 94 deaths in the third wave by the Health Ministr