Mother of 4 suffering from rare kidney disease in need of urgent assistance
A mother of four who is suffering from a rare kidney disease is in need of urgent assistance as her family is struggling to pay for her medical costs. Hanfakaga Motofa
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Fijians to benefit from Japan’s $19m immunization program in the Pacific
People can expect better access to vaccines as the Japanese government will give around $19 million to UNICEF and the World Health Organization to strengthen immunization
Fijians cannot find themselves in the back of the global COVID-19 vaccine queue- PM
We cannot afford to find ourselves at the back of the global queue when it comes to protecting ourselves from COVID-19. According to Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama,
Fiji records 2 suspected Leptospirosis deaths
There have been two suspected unfortunate Leptospirosis deaths in the Western Division this month. Minister for Health Dr Ifereimi Waqainabete says by the end of last
X-ray results to be much quicker with the new portable digital x-ray machines- PM
Good news as x-rays done for people at any of the hospitals in the country will now take little time for results after 22 portable digital x-ray machines were commissione
No active cases of COVID-19 in Fiji
The Health Ministry says there have been no new cases of COVID-19 since their last update on the 22nd of this month and there are currently no active cases in Fiji. Fi
Zumba Queen, Litiana Miller to launch 30-day fitness challenge
Are you interested in getting into a fitness challenge? Fiji’s Zumba Queen, Litiana Miller has announced that she will launch a 30-day fitness challenge this Sa
Necessary medical equipment now being installed in the Heart Hospital in Nasese
There is some good news as medical engineers from overseas are now installing necessary equipment in the South Pacific's first-ever free children's heart hospital which w
New Post Rape Care Clinic opens in Lautoka
People living in the Western Division can now expect rapid response to sexual gender-based violence and child abuse cases after the opening of the new Medical Services Pa
Health Minister tells health staff to register everyone that needs to be vaccinated
Minister for Health Dr Ifereimi Waqainabete has told health staff in Tavua, Ba and Rakiraki to register everyone that needs to be vaccinated this year. While speaking
Govt will get WHO certified COVID-19 vaccine suitable for Fijian conditions - AG
Minister for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says the government will get the WHO certified COVID-19 vaccine for the people of Fiji and ensure that the one that we get can b
6 children of Namuamua village diagnosed with heart disease
6 children of Namuamua village in Namosi have been diagnosed with heart disease and further analysis is being carried out to determine what sort of treatment they require
2 new border quarantine cases of COVID-19
Fiji has recorded two new border quarantine cases of COVID-19. The Permanent Secretary for Health Dr. James Fong says the first patient is a 49-year-old woman and the
53 children with congenital heart disease in Fiji require surgery today - Tappoo
53 children diagnosed with congenital heart disease in Fiji require surgery today. This has been revealed by the Director of Sai Prema Foundation, Sumeet Tappoo who sa
Fiji has reached its full capacity for qualified & trained doctors - TSLB
The Tertiary Scholarship and Loans Board has confirmed that Fiji has now reached its full capacity for qualified and trained doctors. Minister for Health Dr Ifereimi W
Premier League players told by UK government to stop celebratory hugs, kisses
The British government is increasingly troubled by football players hugging and kissing in celebrations, risking coronavirus infections and the sport’s ability to
Increase in dengue fever like illness in the Central and Western Divisions – Dr. Fong
The Permanent Secretary for Health, Dr. James Fong says their surveillance system has recently reported an increase in dengue fever like illness in the Central and Wester
No cases of the new strain of COVID-19 at our border quarantine facilities – Dr Waqainabete
Minister for Health Dr Ifereimi Waqainabete says there is no cases of the new strain of COVID-19 at our border quarantine facilities. Dr Waqainabete says they are well
Health Ministry working to register priority group for phase 1 of COVID-19 vaccination
The Permanent Secretary for Health Dr James Fong says they are working to register all those that will be part of the first phase of vaccination for COVID-19. He says
10 typhoid cases recorded in Vanua Levu
Minister for Health Dr Ifereimi Waqainabete says there are currently 10 cases of typhoid in the provinces of Cakaudrove and Macuata in Vanua Levu. Dr Waqainabete says
Fiji Emergency Medical Assessment Team completes TC Yasa response in the North
Members of the Fiji Emergency Medical Assessment Team will return to their respective homes today after serving in the Northern Division for 3 weeks after the devastation