504 Fijians receive free medical care on Indonesian Navy hospital ship
An Indonesian Navy hospital vessel, KRI dr Wahidin Sudirohusodo-991, has provided free medical services to 504 patients in Suva over two days, bringing essential he
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From CWM Hospital to Australia, Vedika Roy continues her nursing journey
The nursing experience and values gained in Fiji have provided a strong foundation for Fiji-trained nurse Vedika Roy as she continues working towards becoming a registere
650 amputees to benefit from 2026 Jaipur Foot Camp across Fiji
A total of 650 amputees across Fiji are expected to benefit from the 2026 Jaipur Foot Camp, which aims to provide prosthetic limbs and help people regain their mobility a
SOPD clinics at public hospitals to close today
The Specialist Outpatient Department (SOPD) clinics at public hospitals will be closed today due to the declared public holiday.The Ministry of Health says patients with
It's okay not to be okay “ Empower Pacific urges Fijians to seek mental health support
People experiencing anxiety, depression, grief or other mental health challenges are being encouraged to speak up and seek help, as keeping their problems to themselves c
Dr Aalisha Sahukhan appointed PS for Ministry for Health
Dr Aalisha Sahukhan has been appointed as the Permanent Secretary for the Ministry for Health and Medical Services. Dr Sahukhan has extensive experience in public heal
Hygiene supplies donated to Batiki school amid water shortage
Students and teachers at Batiki District School have received hygiene supplies from Fiji Chemicals Limited as prolonged dry conditions continue to affect water supp
Hundreds turn out for Sai Prema Foundation’s free eye screening in Suva
Hundreds of people have turned up at the Sai Prema Foundations free eye screening camp at the Sanjeevani Medical Centre in Nasese, Suva, to have their vision tested and r
High Court to rule on no case to answer in Health Tender Case in Decemeber
The Suva High Court will deliver its ruling on the no case to answer involving former Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama, former Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum and f
Fiji considers recruiting medical staff from Philippines as 69 senior medical positions vacant
There are currently 69 vacant senior medical positions across Fiji’s public hospitals and health facilities, with 56 of these positions being covered through actin
95 people, including 52 children, living with rheumatic heart disease in Kadavu
95 people, including 52 children, are living with rheumatic heart disease in Kadavu, with 39 of the total cases recorded in the Vunisea medical area.The figures were high
Mother appeals for help as 8-year-old Ansh battles kidney condition
The mother of 8-year-old Ansh Chand, Kriteshni Kritika, is appealing for assistance to help meet his medical and basic living expenses after he was diagnosed with nephrot
We desperately need water : Nacula resident calls for urgent Government assistance
A 58-year-old Nacula Village resident is calling for urgent water assistance as families, schools and essential services in parts of Yasawa continue to struggle with wate
Taveuni patients no longer need to travel to Labasa for X-rays and ultrasound
Patients in Taveuni will no longer have to travel to Labasa Hospital for X-rays and ultrasound scans following the resumption of services at Taveuni Hospital.The Health M
Stricter kava import controls introduced to prevent contaminated and poor-quality kava entering Fiji
New regulatory controls have been introduced for all kava being imported into Fiji to reduce the risk of contaminated, adulterated or poor-quality kava entering the local
Low staff numbers affecting x-ray services – Dr Lalabalavu
Low numbers of medical imaging technologists are affecting x-ray services at hospitals, especially at the CWM Hospital.This was highlighted by the Minister for Health
Local joint replacement surgery could be introduced as younger Fijians face joint damage - Dr McCaig
Joint replacement surgery is no longer reserved for the elderly, with younger Fijians increasingly requiring new hips and knees because of obesity, sports injuries, road
Concerns raised over sterile water shortage, Minister urges use of alternatives
Serious concerns have been raised about the shortage of sterile water in some public hospitals and health centres and Minister for Health Dr Ratu Atonio Lalabalavu is urg
Doctors and Navy join forces to retrieve injured Nayau toddler
A 2-year-old boy from Nayau in Lau, who is alleged to have been kicked and stomped by a horse, was retrieved last night by personnel from the Fiji Navy and the Heal
Diarrhoea cases rise amid Batiki water shortage
An increase in diarrhoea cases has been reported on Batiki Island, as prolonged dry weather leaves communities struggling to access clean drinking water.The Batiki Nursin
Pacific Specialist Healthcare founder Parvish Kumar honoured with Samoan chiefly title
Pacific Specialist Healthcare (PHS) founder and CEO Parvish Kumar has been honoured with a distinguished Samoan chiefly title in recognition of his contribution to the he