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
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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
6 typhoid cases recorded in Vanua Levu
Minister for Health Dr Ifereimi Waqainabete has confirmed there are six cases of typhoid in Vanua Levu and they are working with the patients and their communities to kee
4 new border cases of COVID-19
The Ministry of Health has today announced four new border cases of COVID-19. Permanent Secretary Dr. James Fong says the 1st case is a 35-year-old man who travelled f
No outbreak of infectious diseases in the North - Waqainabete
Minister for Health Dr Ifereimi Waqainabete has confirmed that at the moment there are no outbreak of any infectious diseases in the North as a result of the devastation
All COVID-19 vaccines prevent people from getting severely sick but are less useful in preventing transmission – Dr. Fong
The Ministry of Health says all COVID-19 vaccines that have been approved for use are effective in preventing a person from getting severely sick if infected by the disea
BSP helps Nadrau villagers get consistent immunisation services
Residents of Nadrau Village in Tavua and nearby communities can now consistently access immunisation services after maintenance works and the installation of a solar powe
USP declares its campuses smoke-free
The University of the South Pacific has declared their campuses smoke-free. Head of USP’s Health, Safety and Environment Unit, Dr. Roman Chute says the aim of t