Overtime payment ceases for some medical workers again
The overtime pay for medical imaging technologists, senior pharmacy technicians, biomedical technical officers, dental technicians, junior physiotherapists, health inspec
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We have sufficient supply of saline solution to last for the next 5 to 6 months – Dr Lalabalavu
Minister for Health Dr Atonio Lalabalavu has stated that they have sufficient supply of saline solution bottles to last Fiji for the next 5 to 6 months. This is after
UNDP and Health Ministry respond to Fiji’s HIV crisis with critical medical supplies
As part of its urgent response to Fiji’s escalating HIV outbreak, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Ministry of Health, has announced the han
Labour is lying again – Professor Prasad
As usual, the Leader of the Fiji Labour Party is lying again. This is the response from the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad, on b
Calls made to remove VAT on medical services and equipment to boost healthcare and tourism
Calls are being made to provide a waiver of VAT on all medical consultations and procedures, remove VAT and reduce duty on the importation of all medical equipment and co
47 people in Fiji have hemophilia, a rare blood disorder
There are 47 people in Fiji living with hemophilia, a serious genetic bleeding condition that can lead to life-threatening complications. This was revealed by the Fiji
Over 100 Fijians estimated to have haemophilia as push for better diagnosis grows
In 2023, the Fiji Haemophilia Foundation estimated that over 100 individuals in Fiji are affected by this condition and currently 47 Fijians live with haemophilia, 33 reg
One shop closed and 4 prominent retail outlets in Nausori issued notices for sanitary and hygiene non-compliance
One shop in Nausori town was closed by the Health Ministry’s Food Unit, and four prominent retail outlets were issued with abatement notices after they were found
Natewa Health Centre receives medical supplies and equipment
Good news for the people of Natewa in Cakaudrove as the Natewa Health Centre has received much-needed medical supplies and equipment. Fiji Pine Group's Executive Chair
Savusavu Hospital receives physiotherapy equipment worth more than $5,000
Great news as the Savusavu Hospital has received physiotherapy equipment and towels worth more than $5,000, donated by Medical Aid Abroad, New Zealand. In an interview
Infrastructure development, health, education and better service delivery will be the focus of the budget – Prof. Prasad
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad says the government’s focus for the upcoming national budget will be continuing to improve in
Private hospital makes medical tourism call amid NZ visa easing
While New Zealand’s easing of visa laws has been welcomed with open arms by Pacific islanders, the management of Fiji's largest state-of-the-art 130-bed specialty
Lack of essential medical supplies affects surgeries at the cath lab
It is challenging to be completely self-sufficient when operating in Fiji due to ongoing shortages of essential medical supplies — including basic items such as su
Accessing vital healthcare services for TB a challenge in remote islands – Dr Turaga
Accessing vital healthcare services for Tuberculosis is a challenge for people living in remote islands. This is the sentiment shared by Ministry of Health Tuberculosi
Navua mother pleads for help to save son’s life as rare skull tumour advances
A desperate mother is making a heartfelt plea for assistance in raising money for her 13-year-old son, Manvit Manish Lal who is battling a rare skull tumour. Manvitâ
Saline solutions are in stock says Health Minister while Compain asks where are the 3,000 units
Minister for Health Dr Ratu Atonio Lalabalavu says saline solutions are in stock at the Fiji Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Services Centre (FPBS) while IWA (Fiji) Preside
Suva City Council joins dengue fight
To combat the recent outbreak of dengue, the Suva City Council has mobilized its Health Inspectors to actively support the Ministry of Health. The Council says over th
IWA delivers 10 cartons of saline solution to CWM Children’s Hospital
The International Women’s Association (Fiji) delivered 10 cartons of saline solution to the CWM Hospital Children’s Ward yesterday afternoon, on top of the
Father and LegendFM personality Jerry Ligairi makes an urgent plea to people to assist his son in getting life-saving surgery in NZ
Father and LegendFM radio personality, Jerry Ligairi is making a heartfelt plea to everyone for assistance to help save his son’s life. 13-year-old Alexander Li
Compain confirms they had to buy IV fluids for the CWM Children's Hospital today
President of International Women's Association Fiji says the shortage of IV fluids, particularly saline, remains a pressing issue. Compain says while they acknowledge
Free mobile eye screenings to benefit rural communities
People in Viti Levu and Vanua Levu will soon benefit from free mobile eye screenings thanks to Island Medical Centre. Island Medical Centre Managing Director Azad Ali