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
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Fijians consume a lot of processed carbohydrates such as bread leading to diabetes crisis – Dr Maharaj
Former President of the Fiji College of General Practitioners and a General Practitioner with a special interest in NCDs, child health and natural medicine, Doc
Gau family seeks justice in 6-month-old’s death
A family in Qarani, Gau are demanding justice and claiming negligence from medical officials for the way they were treated leading to the death of their six month ol
Tinned food and noodles dominate diets in Mau Village
Eating fast food has become a major concern for villagers in Mau, Namosi despite the fact that they have land around them that they can utilise to plant vegetables and cr
Ministry of Health clarifies water measures at Navua Hospital
Amid ongoing water issues at Navua Hospital where staff have been seen filling bottles and water bins for patients, the Ministry of Health has clarified that hospital sta
Annual cost of diabetes is $145 million while the burden for NCDs reaches $591 million – Dr Maharaj
Diabetes and other non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are imposing significant economic and health burdens in Fiji. While speaking on fijivillage Straight Talk with Vija
Health Ministry works with Ministry of Public Works to repair Navua Hospital
Following ongoing challenges at Navua Hospital, including the closure of its labour, general, and maternity wards since May this year, the Ministry of Health is now worki
MOH please clarify as water leaks at Ante-Natal Clinic entirely unrelated to IWA project - Compain
International Women's Association Fiji President, Judy Compain has today clarified that their reports confirm that the identified water leaks at the CWM Hospital's A
Ceiling collapse,water issue force ward closures at Navua Hospital
Navua Hospital is facing ongoing challenges after the closure of its labour ward, general ward and maternity ward for more than a year, raising concerns over access to es
Water leak at CWM Hospital Antenatal Clinic fixed - Health Ministry
The Ministry for Health and the CWM Hospital management has acted immediately to investigate and resolve the water leak at the hospital’s Antenatal Clinic.This fol
Compain says CWM Ante-Natal Clinic is a leaking disaster and nothing has been done
The CWM Hospital Ante-Natal Clinic is a leaking disaster and nothing has been done since last Friday according to International Women's Association Fiji President, Judy C
Fiji receives $2M boost for dengue battle
Fiji’s battle against dengue fever has received a major boost through a new $2 million partnership between the Ministry of Health and Medical Services and the GX F
Major upgrade works begin at CWM Hospital
People can look forward to improved infrastructure at the CWM Hospital as critical upgrade work has begun. The upgrade has been launched by Minister for Health Dr At
Swire Shipping donates bus to help Sai Sanjeevani Children’s Hospital with community outreach
A generous donation of a 35 seater bus worth $240,000 has been made by Swire Shipping to the Sai Sanjeevani Children’s Hospital to support community outreach and h
All participants in HIV rapid assessment admit reusing needles due to lack of access to sterile syringes
Among people starting HIV treatment in 2024, 48 percent were people who inject drugs, highlighting the disproportionate impact on this group. This has been highlight
Health Transformation Summit underway to map out direction for Fiji’s health system through to 2050
Fiji’s first-ever Health Transformation Summit is underway in Lami, bringing together national and international stakeholders to map out a new direction for the co
Increase in cases of influenza reported
More cases of influenza-like illnesses (ILI) are currently being observed across all four divisions in Fiji, the increase is consistent with the country’s sea
Kiran urges compassion and stronger community support for affected men
As the festive season approaches, Minister for Women and Children Sashi Kiran says health and community advocates continue to warn that men remain disproportionately affe
Kiran urges compassion and stronger community support for affected men
As the festive season approaches, Minister for Women and Children Sashi Kiran says health and community advocates continue to warn that men remain disproportionately affe
Leptospirosis kills 2 in the North as Health Ministry issues urgent warning
Two people have passed away due leptospirosis in the Northern Division as the Health Ministry is urging the public to take immediate precautionary measures. The Minist
There is a need for greater support for pregnant mothers living with HIV - Colati
With HIV cases rising in Fiji, organisations are urgently calling for stronger support systems for pregnant women living with HIV to protect both mothers and their childr