Health Ministry receives $142,000 worth of medical equipment from South Korea
The Ministry of Health has received $142,000 worth of medical equipment from South Korea via Korea International Cooperation Agency and CIAT alumni club. These equipme
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Hotel workers going in and out of the properties used as quarantine facilities are being thoroughly checked – Doctor Fong
Acting Permanent Secretary for Health Dr James Fong says hotel workers who look after people that are quarantined in the health facilities have to practice physical dista
3 people die due to dengue fever - Dr Waqainabete
3 people have died due to dengue fever from November last year to date while 300 cases were recorded during this period. Minister for Health Dr Ifereimi Waqainabete s
Health Ministry receives $1 million worth of medical supplies from EqualMed
The Ministry of Health has received a donation of over $1 million worth of medical supplies from EqualMed. EqualMed is a charitable organization founded by Nivita Sing
New COVID-19 case does not pose a risk to the community – Dr Fong
The Acting Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong says the 66-year-old man who tested positive for COVID-19 after returning from India does not pose any threat
Fiji included in UK quarantine free list for arrivals
Fiji has been included in the United Kingdom's quarantine free list for arrivals. This means people travelling from Fiji will not have to quarantine on arrival in Engl
Fiji has the capability to manufacture hygiene products locally - Waqainabete
Minister of Health Doctor Ifereimi Waqainabete has commended local companies for coming up with innovative ways to help the Ministry battle COVID-19. Dr Waqainabete sa
All patients recover from COVID-19 – PM
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says Fiji has cleared the last of our active COVID-19 patients. Bainimarama tweeted that with no deaths, our recovery rate is 100 per
China continues to support Fiji in their fight against COVID-19
Health Minister Dr Ifereimi Waqainabete says it is important to understand that we have a role to play to ensure that there is not a second or third wave of the COVID-19.
About 3,000 operations done at the CWM Hospital from January to April 2020 - Doctor Waqainabete
About 3,000 operations have been done at the CWM Hospital from January to April this year and 5 out of the 8 operation theatres are currently functioning at the hospital.
Ranjit Garments donate bed sheets, pillowcases and blankets to the Ministry of Health
Ranjit Garments has handed over a total of 3,207-bed sheets, 3,263 pillowcases and 335 blankets to the Ministry of Health Incident Management Unit this week. This dona
Ministry of Health receives hygiene and cleaning products from Fiji Chemicals
$50,000 worth of hygiene and cleaning products has been donated by Fiji Chemicals to the Ministry of Health and Medical Services to support their efforts against COVID-19
Supermarket that was found selling rotten meat will be charged and taken to court
The supermarket in Suva City which has been selling rotten meat, will be charged and taken to court. This has been confirmed by the Suva City Council Acting Director H
Australian Govt donates 47 GeneXpert test kits to Fiji CDC
Fiji has come out 30 days without any new cases of COVID-19 and more assistance has come through. While receiving another 47 GeneXpert test kits to the Fiji Centre for
Health Ministry working to eradicate Leptospirosis, Dengue Fever, Diarrhea and Typhoid cases- Waqainabete
Minister for Health, Dr Ifereimi Waqainabete says they are working to eradicate Leptospirosis, Dengue Fever, Diarrhea and Typhoid cases in the country. Waqainabete say
Animals Fiji raising concerns after dog who suffered serious injuries had to be euthanised
Animals Fiji have raised concerns regarding the treatment of animals in the country after a dog who suffered serious injuries to the face had to be euthanised. On thei
New stock of three antibiotics that were short in supply have arrived into the country
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services confirms that new stock of three antibiotics which are used to treat infections and diseases and that were short in supply hav
More than 800,000 Fijians screened and new contact tracing app developed
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says they have already health screened over 800,000 Fijians through the largest healthcare mobilisation campaign in Fijian history, and
No disruptions to medical supply chain - Abraham
Fijians do not have to worry about medical supplies and there are no disruptions to the supply chain. This has been confirmed by Fijian Competition and Consumer Commis
COVID-19 remains public enemy number one – PM
The Prime Minister says as we see some of the restrictions lifted, it’s vital the Fijian public go about their lives responsibly, in ways that do not compromise th
This weekend is Fiji’s Weekend of Readiness and Responsibility
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says they have declared this weekend as Fiji’s Weekend of Readiness and Responsibility. Bainimarama says through the weekend,