Covid vaccine: All UK adults to be offered jab by 31 July
All adults in the UK will be offered their first dose of a coronavirus vaccine by the end of July. This pledge has been made by UK’s Prime Minister Boris Johnso
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Over 10,000 Fijians expected to benefit from the new Navosa Hospital when it opens from Tuesday
Over 10,000 Fijians in the province of Nadroga and highlands of Ba will benefit from the new Navosa Hospital in Keyasi which is expected to be opened next Tuesday. Fin
Anti-COVID-19 vaccination protests held in Australia ahead of rollout
Anti-vaccination protesters have gathered across Australia ahead of the launch of the country's coronavirus vaccination programme. Protests were held in cities includi
National Kidney Research and Treatment Centre in Nadera opens in a few weeks – Dr Waqainabete
People can expect dialysis services in the next few weeks at the National Kidney Research and Treatment Centre in Nadera. Minister for Health, Dr Ifereimi Waqainabete
Stri Sewa Sabha contributes $37,277 towards buying equipment for Sai Sanjeevani Children's Heart Hospital
Stri Sewa Sabha has contributed $37,277.40 towards purchasing surgical equipment for the Sai Sanjeevani Children's Heart Hospital that is expected to open in the next few
About 200 babies born every year in Fiji have congenital heart disease - Doctor Tappoo
About 200 babies born every year in Fiji have congenital heart disease which is 60 times more prevalent than childhood cancer. Sai Sanjeevani Children’s Heart H
Dr Krishnan refutes claims made by the Health Minister
Local Nephrologist Dr Amrish Krishnan has refuted the statement made by Health Minister Dr Ifereimi Waqainabete that government paid for his nephrology training in New Z
Leptospirosis, Dengue and Typhoid claim seven lives
Leptospirosis, Dengue and Typhoid have claimed seven lives so far this year. 5 people have died from leptospirosis, one has died due to typhoid while another person di
Health Minister says Qereqeretabua is lying that subsidised kidney dialysis is being denied in hospitals
Minister for Heath, Doctor Ifereimi Waqainabete says they are providing subsidised dialysis treatment in Labasa and will soon provide it in the West and Suva although Nat
Supply of paracetamol available – Health Ministry
The Health Ministry says the supply of paracetamol (Panadol) is currently available in the Ministry’s pharmacies and health facilities around the country, contrary
RHD kills more young people in Fiji than any other disease - Curr
Children, pregnant women and their families who are diagnosed with Rheumatic Heart Disease will continue getting better treatment and screenings as the New Zealand govern
Generator brought by the deceased's family was only used to power mortuary berth - Dr Waqainabete
Minister for Health Dr Ifereimi Waqainabete stresses that the generator which was brought by the family of the woman who died following an asthma attack at Savusavu Hospi
Condition of Savusavu Hospital is not up to par and we would welcome anyone willing to help – Dr Fong
Permanent Secretary for Health Dr James Fong has admitted that the condition of the Savusavu Hospital is not up to par and they would welcome anyone who is willing to hel
Fiji receives US $952,380 worth of medical supplies from World Bank
Health services are expected to be boosted after the Ministry of Health received US $952,380 worth of medical supplies from the World Bank today. Minister for Health,
NZ has so far provided $5 million in assistance to help those affected by the recent cyclones
New Zealand has so far provided over $5 million in assistance to Fijians who have been affected by the recent Cyclones In his Waitangi Day Message, the New Zealand Hig
People including Assistant Health Minister step forward to help mother of 4 suffering from rare kidney disease
A mother of four who is suffering from a rare kidney disease has been receiving assistance from people including the Assistant Minister for Health, Alex O’Connor.
Athletes at the Tokyo Olympics will not need a vaccine to participate – IOC
Athletes and officials will not be required to receive a COVID-19 vaccine in order to take part in this year's Tokyo Games. It comes as the International Olympic Commi
We provided the best treatment & had stand-by power – Dr Waqainabete
A family is still wanting more answers after a 23-year-old woman died following an asthma attack at Savusavu Hospital on Sunday morning while Health Minister, Doctor Ifer
Every traveller coming into Fiji is quarantined – Dr Fong
Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong stresses that every traveller coming into Fiji is quarantined following comments put up on facebook by a former executiv
Fiji has so far conducted 26,118 COVID-19 lab tests
Fiji has so far done 26,118 COVID-19 laboratory tests with a daily average of 158 tests per day over the last 7 days. The Ministry of Health says Fiji has zero new cas
High risk period for Leptospirosis, Typhoid, Dengue and Diarrhoea – Dr Fong
If you are living in areas that have been severely affected by the recent bad weather, you are being urged to be vigilant and maintain your hygiene as there is a high ris