Free medical camps to serve Western Division communities
Good news for the Western Division as the Sri Sathya Sai Global Council Fiji will host six free medical camps starting this Sunday, aimed at providing healthcare servi
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Students mark world water day despite earlier disruptions
Students of Vatukoula Convent Primary School in the Western Division have commemorated World Water Day 2026, despite earlier disruptions caused by adverse weather, Whi
PHIT project to boost healthcare access and infrastructure
Representatives and health officials from across the Pacific gathered in Nadi today for the launch of the Pacific Healthy Islands Transformation (PHIT) project, officiate
Doctor graduates with law degree to bridge gap between medicine and law
With the aim of bridging the gap between medicine and law, and a long-term goal of helping patients better understand their rights while supporting medical professionals
Fiji records 300 stroke cases annually as rehabilitation demand rises
Minister for Health Dr Atonio Lalabalavu has revealed that Fiji continues to face a growing burden of non-communicable diseases, including diabetes and cardiovascular dis
Former PM initially endorsed withdrawal of health tender waiver, later changed and approved - Mati
Former Deputy Secretary of Policy in the Office of the Prime Minister, Nemani Mati says that former Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama had earlier endorsed the withdrawal
Health services to improve after Navunikabi Nursing Station renovation
Health services in Navunikabi Village in Namosi are expected to be boosted following the completion of renovation works at the Navunikabi Nursing Station.Minister for Hea
Former Health Permanent Secretary says Dr Sharma approached her for waiver of tender for lab equipment
Former Health Permanent Secretary, Dr Salanieta Saketa told the court that former Health Minister, Dr Neil Sharma approached her in her office seeking a waiver of tender
Fiji launches updated community health worker programme to tackle NCDs
A Community Health Worker (CHW) programme, in partnership with the Australian Government, aimed at improving healthcare delivery and tackling Fiji’s growing burden
Minister says no dedicated paramedics within MOH to respond to emergencies outside hospital settings
There are no dedicated paramedic workforce within the Ministry of Health to respond to emergencies outside hospital settings. This has been confirmed by Health Minister D
CWM West Wing currently facing water disruption
The Colonial War Memorial Hospital West Wing is currently experiencing a temporary water disruption, however, the Ministry for Health has confirmed that essential service
Fiji secures $112m ADB loan for health reform, $37.3m grant for coastal resilience projects
Fiji has secured major funding support through two agreements signed with the Asian Development Bank to transform the health sector and build resilience for coastal commu
13 food business operators in Tavua closed by Health Inspectors
Thirteen food business operators in Tavua have been closed for failing to comply with food safety standards.The Health Ministry says the Tavua Health Office team, in coll
Box Jellyfish warning issued for Fiji waters
Fijians are being warned to take extra care at sea following reports of the presence of the highly venomous Box Jellyfish in local waters.The Ministry of Health, in colla
Raiwaqa Health Centre services relocated to Vodafone Arena
Raiwaqa Health Centre has been relocated to the Vodafone Arena due to ongoing adverse weather conditions.The Ministry of Health says the Health Centre, which had been
Every child needs one adult to trust and believe in them
As Fiji faces increasing challenges with drugs, HIV and non-communicable diseases among young people, every child needs at least one responsible adult who believes in the
Ministry of Health conducting major deworming campaign across schools in the southern Lau group
As part of their school outreach, a team from the Ministry of Health and Medical Services is conducting a major deworming campaign among Early Childhood Education (ECE) t
Defence labels key witness “evasive” in Health Tender Trial
The defence lawyer for former Health Minister, Doctor Neil Sharma, Wylie Clarke has told former Procurement Officer at the Fiji Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Services, So
Study links plastic chemicals to newborn deaths
Chemicals commonly used to make plastics more flexible have been linked to nearly two million premature births and the deaths of around 74,000 newborns worldwide, accordi
Coffee drink laced with ingredients used in Viagra- Solomon Health Ministry warns
The Solomon Islands Ministry of Health has issued a public warning for men not to consume a Malaysian coffee drink after tests showed it contained ingredients used in Via
Proper home care key to preventing diabetic complications - Banuve
For elderly, bedridden Fijians living with diabetes, care extends far beyond medication; it is a daily act of veilomani, or compassion, that preserves dignity and prevent