Family support crucial when women go through menopause – FWRM report
Societal barriers, taboos, and insufficient education on menopause emerge as common challenges in Fiji according to the new report on the urgent action needed to assist o
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Rheumatic heart surgeries need to continue at CWM Hospital – Dr Kapadia
Renowned General and Interventional Cardiologist Dr Vijay Kapadia, based at the Gold Coast University Hospital in Australia, has stressed the need for rheumatic heart sur
Non-functional fans in Health facilities to be replaced soon – Dr Lalabalavu
The Ministry of Health will be replacing non-functional fans in public health facilities as soon as possible, following concerns about ventilation and patient comfort in
7 died from leptos while 3 from dengue this year
The number of patients that have succumbed to leptospirosis and dengue fever is regrettable but each patient must be viewed individually based on past medical history and
7 deaths so far from leptospirosis this year
There have been 7 deaths so far this year from leptospirosis The Ministry of Health says there have also been 610 leptospirosis laboratory confirmed cases from Januar
Even though we have staff shortages, critical cases are always prioritised - Dr Lalabalavu
The Ministry of Health has acknowledged the ongoing staff shortages in public health facilities, however, critical cases are always prioritised. While responding to co
Urgent Blood Donation Needed!
We urgently need your help! A blood donation is required for Tagilala Takawa, who is currently at – CWM Hospital in Sukuna Ward. Required Blood Type: O+ (
Health Ministry prioritizing Valelevu Health Centre upgrade despite challenges
The Ministry of Health has assured people that upgrading the infrastructure at Valelevu Health Centre remains a priority, however, logistical challenges are delaying the
Dr Kapadia calls for well resourced national cardiac centre at CWM Hospital
Renowned General and Interventional Cardiologist, Dr Vijay Kapadia, based at the Gold Coast University Hospital in Australia, has voiced his frustrations over the seriou
FNU joins hands with Ministry of Health to support Typhoid Vaccination Campaign in the North
To combat the increasing typhoid rate in Fiji, the Fiji National University has joined forces with the Ministry of Health to support a Typhoid Vaccination Campaign in the
Urgent concerns over poor conditions at Valelevu Health Centre
Concerns have been raised by frustrated patients and families over the poor service and deteriorating conditions at the Valelevu Health Centre, with calls for immediate a
We can end TB if we stand together – Dr. Zibran
We can end Tuberculosis, but only if we stand together. That is the message from Subdivisional Medical Officer Nadi, Dr Amos Zibran to community health workers during
New $2.2M warehouse to address medicine shortage in the North
People in the Northern Division may not have to worry about medicine shortage after the opening of Labasa Divisional Hospital Warehouse Tolu in Siberia Road, Labasa by t
Rakiraki retail shop shut down, 7 businesses fined for Health violations
A major retail shop in Rakiraki Town was issued a closure order due to ongoing compliance issues, while seven businesses were fined heftily following enforcement actions
President urges chiefs to take the first step in openly addressing HIV
The Tui Cakau and President Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu has urged the chiefly leaders within the Cakaudrove Province to take the first step in openly addressing the national
Tobacco use claims more than 1,200 Fijian lives every year – Dr Tudravu
Every year, tobacco use claims more than 1,200 Fijian lives, with 71 percent of these deaths occurring in individuals under the age of 70 — representing a signific
Free Medicine Scheme for Northern Division people
The Ministry of Health is bringing a great opportunity to the people of the Northern Division through its Free Medicine Scheme. A team from the Fiji Pharmaceutical and
Government allocates $12M per month to Ba and Lautoka Aspen Hospitals – Dr. Lalabalavu
The Government is paying $12 million per month to Lautoka and Ba Public-Private Partnership hospitals to ensure continued services, following concerns over the handover o
1-year-old boy admitted at Lautoka after sustaining 50% burns
A 1-year-old boy has sustained more than 50 percent burns from a hot pot that was placed on the floor. Police say the incident occurred in a village in Navosa on Sunda
Visiting gynaecologists revive minimally invasive laparoscopy services at Lautoka Hospital
Aspen Medical has welcomed a team of renowned gynaecologists who performed surgeries and also conducted a workshop on laparoscopy which is a procedure that allows surgeon
Private hospital forms alliance with GCC to offer world-class medical services
A strategic alliance between the Great Council of Chiefs and Fiji's largest state-of-the-art 130-bed specialty private hospital could result in world-class medical servic