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.
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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
Full Story: 89.9% adult target population fully vaccinated
89.9% of the adult target population and 24,137 children between the ages of 15 to 17 are now fully vaccinated. 97% of the adult target population and 33,594 children
Seselja praises Fiji’s world leading vaccination program
The Australian Minister for International Development and Pacific, Senator Zed Seselja says there are challenges ahead but where Fiji has gotten to with its world-leading
I’m quite happy to stay with the current curfew where the nightlife goes until 10pm and stops – Dr Fong
Permanent Secretary for Health Doctor James Fong says the current COVID-19 containment program still needs the curfew to go on for a while. He says at least if there i
14 additional COVID-19 deaths reported between 6th August & 19th September
The Ministry of Health is reporting an additional 14 COVID-19 deaths between 6th August and 19th September, 2021. Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong say
Govt can potentially get its hands on 500,000 doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine – Dr Fong
Permanent Secretary for Health Doctor James Fong says the Government has indicated that it can potentially get its hands on 500,000 doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines.