Ocean Soaps donates antibacterial soaps to promote hygiene in western schools
Hundreds of Bodyguard Antibacterial soaps was donated to the Ministry of Health today by Ocean Soaps, a company under the Punjas Group banner, in an effort to maintain cl
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Compain raises concerns as she continues to get emergency supplies for women’s maternal health
International Women’s Association Fiji President, Judy Compain is raising serious concerns again on where is the money for medicine and consumables for the public
Indian workers to be recruited for Fiji’s construction, healthcare and IT sectors
Indian workers will be working in Fiji’s construction industry, as well as in healthcare and information technology, under a new initiative. This comes as Cabin
MOH to conduct hold Free Medicine Programme Registration Drive in Lautoka
Great news for the people of Lautoka, as the Ministry of Health will be conducting the Free Medicine Programme Registration Drive from tomorrow to Wednesday at Vidilo Hou
Health Ministry declares end of Dengue outbreak but urges continued vigilance
The Ministry of Health is urging the public to remain vigilant and continue taking precautionary measures against dengue fever, despite the outbreak in the Western and Ce
Increased funding for Aspen is linked with the services provided – Prof. Prasad
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad says the increased funding in the National Budget for Ba and Lautoka Hospital is not for a fixed co
$1.2 million allocated for new mortuary facilities across Fiji
As people from various parts of the country raised concerns about upgrading mortuaries, the Fiji Government has announced that $1.2 million has been allocated for the con
Health Care Fiji-Aspen partnership did not include outpatient medicines – Prof. Prasad
The public-private partnership between Health Care Fiji and Aspen Medical to manage Lautoka and Ba Hospitals signed by the former Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum
162 patients at St Giles Hospital gain new therapeutic space
St Giles Hospital which is currently home to 162 patients — including 50 long-term residents needing extended psychiatric care and 72 acute patients requiring urge
More than 67% of adults are overweight or obese and the number continue to increase – Dr Lalabalavu
More than 67 percent of adults in Fiji are overweight or obese, and the numbers continue to increase. Minister for Health Ratu Atonio Lalabalavu revealed the alarming
Savusavu resident concerned as decaying bodies start to stink
Residents of Savusavu are calling on the government to upgrade the Savusavu Sub-Divisional Hospital mortuary, which can only accommodate eight bodies, and when it breaks
Lautoka and Ba Hospitals not responsible for outpatient meds - Ministry
Following concerns raised that patients at Lautoka and Ba Aspen Hospitals will no longer receive their medication from the hospital pharmacies, the Ministry of Health say
4 out of 5 children in Fiji suffer from dental cavities or oral diseases - Devi
Concerns continue to be raised on the oral health of our children as four out of five children in Fiji suffer from dental cavities or oral diseases. This has been reve
FMA questions how ASPEN Hospitals are using the $117M tax dollars
The Fiji Medical Association is appalled at the decision made to cease outpatient pharmacy services at the ASPEN Lautoka and Ba hospitals. Association President, Docto
No medication from Lautoka and Ba Hospital pharmacies from today
Patients at Lautoka and Ba Hospitals will no longer receive their medication from the hospital pharmacies starting today, and the Health Ministry has not provided a reaso
Medical Services Pacific calls for urgent support for youth facing unplanned pregnancies
Medical Services Pacific says there is an urgent need for accessible, confidential, and compassionate support services for individuals facing unplanned pregnancies, parti
Man questions doctors' competence after missed spinal injury
Serious questions are being raised about the competence of our doctors as a man claims his spinal injuries were missed at a public hospital and only detected later throug
No excuse for medicine shortage - Prof. Prasad
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad says there should be no excuse for drug shortages at any health facility, and he will be taking up
EqualMed donates $1.1M in medical supplies to support Fiji’s health system
Diabetes Fiji has received over 100 advanced blood glucose monitors from the US-based charity EqualMed to support children and youth with Type 1 diabetes in Fiji, as part
Stockouts of medication and supplies are a major concern in the North
Divisional Medical Officer Northern, Dr. Tiko Saumalua has confirmed that they are currently facing stockouts of medications, including those for high blood pressure at h
Fiji’s HIV response boosted with $5.4M support from NZ
Fiji’s fight against HIV has received a boost as the New Zealand government has announced a commitment of $5.4 million. New Zealand Minister for Pacific Peoples