Nurses lose everything in Moala quarters fire, Ministry of Health calls for support
As thousands of Fijians celebrated Father’s Day today with their families, two dedicated healthcare workers in Naroi Village, Moala, Lau, are facing an immense los
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Health Ministry to launch National Condom Campaign initiative at 63 sites around Fiji
The Ministry of Health will be launching the National Condom Campaign initiative at 63 strategically chosen sites across the country in a bid to encourage people to pract
Fiji’s health indicators stagnant or lower than low middle-income countries – World Bank report
While Fiji has graduated from a low middle income country to a high middle-income country, our health status indicators has remained stagnant and has not improved in the
Downward trend in health worker exodus due to retention measures – Lalabalavu
The Ministry of Health is seeing a downward trend in the exodus of health workers largely attributed to raising the retirement age from 55 years to 60 years of age, the w
Fiji will sign an agreement with India to fix medicine shortage - Prof. Prasad
Fiji will sign an agreement with India to address the shortage of medicine. This has been highlighted by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor
Good news : 4 new elevators arrive for CWMH, 6 to be replaced in total - Dr Lalabalavu
Good news as the Ministry of Health and Medical Services has started the process of replacing the 6 critical elevators at a cost of about $1 million at the CWM Hospital.
Northern Division could access open heart surgery soon
People in the Northern Division could access world-class open-heart surgeries at the Labasa Hospital soon. This is after Pacific Specialist Healthcare (PSH Hospitals)
Aspen begins first phase of $5M upgrade program at Lautoka Hospital
People in the Western Division can expect better services at the Lautoka Hospital as Aspen Medical has commenced the first phase of a $5 million upgrade program at the ho
Successful surgery transforms life of 6-year-old Navosa boy
Six-year-old Sairusi Goneqase has been given a new lease of life after a successful heart surgery at the Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Children's Heart Hospital. Goneqase
Trial date set for July to August for Bainimarama, Sayed-Khaiyum and Sharma
A trial date has been set by the Suva Magistrates Court for the case of abuse of office against Voreqe Bainimarama, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum and Neil Sharma. The trial will
Work is underway to address issues at the Tavua Hospital – Min. of Health
The Ministry of Health acknowledges the concerns recently raised by the Fiji Labour Party on Tavua Hospital and is working to address the issues highlighted. The Minis
Pre-exposure prophylaxis study expected to conclude soon
The feasibility study on pre-exposure prophylaxis is expected to be completed by the end of this month or early next month. This has been highlighted by Chief Medical
2 new CT scan machines for CWM Hospital, first machine installed today – Dr Lalabalavu
Good news as the Ministry of Health is getting two new CT scan machines for CWM Hospital. A CT scan is a diagnostic imaging procedure that uses a combination of X-rays
Works on CWM Hospital operating theatres will continue this month at the earliest – Dr Lalabalavu
Works on the remaining 4 operating theatres at the CWM Hospital will continue this month at the earliest. Minister for Health Dr Ratu Atonio Lalabalavu has confirmed t
Regular health check-ups are vital for women’s well-being
Women should have regular breast check-ups and pap smears to reduce their risk of illness and stay on top of their health. Seini Saukuru Tuivaga highlighted this when
Singapore surgeons to conduct free heart surgeries for children in Fiji this month
A group of Singapore surgeons will be conducting free heart surgeries in Fiji this month, helping children that are struggling with congenital heart disease are getting a
Coalition Govt assures to work on issues in the CWM Hospital’s Cardiac Unit
The Coalition Government has assured to work on issues in the Cardiac Unit at the CWM Hospital following a visit by Acting Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Profess
2 nurses awarded Aspen Medical Foundation scholarships for postgraduate studies
Two nurses from the Aspen Medical-managed Lautoka Hospital have been awarded postgraduate nursing scholarships through the Aspen Medical Foundation. Aspen says the sch
M-Supply aims to improve medicine availability in Fiji
With ongoing concerns about medicine shortages, the Ministry of Health has launched M-Supply, which is a real-time tracking system designed to monitor the availability of
1731 cancer patients recorded from 2021-2024, while January 2025 alone recorded 18 cases
1,731 cancer patients were recorded from 2021 to 2024, while January 2025 alone, saw 18 new cases and the Fiji Cancer Society stressed that the biggest challenge in the f
200 Ba and Lautoka Hospital workers call off strike after agreement with Aspen
200 workers from Ba and Lautoka Hospitals will not go on strike as Construction Energy and Timber Workers Union of Fiji and Aspen Medical have reached an agreement. Un