Talks between Aspen Medical and Union to continue tomorrow as strike looms
Negotiations between Aspen Medical and the Construction, Energy and Timber Workers Union of Fiji to avoid a strike by 200 staff members at Lautoka and Ba Hospitals will c
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Final talks today to avert strike by 200 Lautoka and Ba Hospital workers
In an attempt to avoid a strike by 200 staff members at Lautoka and Ba Hospitals, Aspen Medical and the Construction, Energy and Timber Workers Union of Fiji will hold a
Milestone achievement as Pacific Specialist Healthcare conducts brain tumour surgery within 2 hours
Pacific Specialist Healthcare has achieved a milestone as they carried out a complex brain tumour surgery in Suva within two hours. Pacific Specialist Healthcare CEO P
CWM Hospital operating theatre upgrades to finish in 3 months and new lifts to arrive this month
Good news for the people as the remaining four operating theatres at CWM Hospital will be completed in the next three months bringing all eight theatres into full operati
Watch the fijivillage Straight Talk with Vijay Narayan and Health Minister Dr Lalabalavu
Health Minister, Doctor Ratu Atonio Lalabalavu on fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan.Watch the LIVE video here;
Youngest Leprosy patient in Fiji faces challenges head-on as she starts high school
13-year-old Faith Senilagakali Vosaki, the youngest leprosy patient in Fiji, is preparing to face the challenges of starting high school. The Ministry of Health says L
Chef Obispo showcases healthy Fijian cuisine at Health Fair
People turned up in large numbers for the Health Fair at Albert Park today to explore the many options available for a healthier diet, especially through a cooking demons
Clear mosquito breeding sites – Health Ministry urges
The Ministry of Health is urging the public to destroy mosquito breeding sites by cleaning and clearing out containers filled with stagnant water, and clearing blocked dr
Sayed-Khaiyum to focus on his health and court cases
Former Attorney General, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says his main focus is on his health and court cases. Sayed-Khaiyum confirmed this to fijivillage News, when asked if he i
Trial for Bainimarama, Sayed-Khaiyum and Sharma to start in August
A tentative 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
55% of new HIV cases caused by injecting drug use – Dr Tudravu
Serious concerns continue to grow about the use of needles for drugs since 55 percent of the 1,093 new HIV cases recorded by the Ministry for Health from January to Septe
Transport issues raised by healthcare workers in the rural Western Division with the Health Minister
Nurses and healthcare workers in the rural Western Division have raised concerns with the Minister of Health and Medical Services Dr Ratu Atonio Lalabalavu about transpor
First ever quadruple graft heart bypass surgery carried out at Nadi’s Pacific Specialist Healthcare Hospital
The first ever quadruple graft heart bypass surgery without a single drop of blood transfusion because of the patient's religious beliefs has been carried out at Nadiâ
New provisions in ERA may introduce menstrual leave
New provisions in the Employment Relations Act, aimed at enhancing protection for women in the workplace, could allow women to use three out of the 10 days of sick leave
Ravunawa sworn in as Assistant Health Minister
Opposition Group of 9 member Penioni Ravunawa has been sworn in as the Assistant Minister for Health at the State House this morning. This means 7 members from the Gro
PM happy with Health Minister’s performance
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has expressed confidence in the performance of the Minister for Health and Medical Services Doctor Ratu Atonio Lalabalavu. Rabuka highli
Ravunawa will be Assistant Health Minister - Dr Lalabalavu
Penioni Ravunawa who has a medical background, will be the Assistant Health Minister. Minister for Health, Dr Atonio Lalabalavu says Ravunawa will help with monitoring
$1M refurbished Labasa Hospital emergency dept sponsored by KOICA
People in the Northern Division can expect better emergency services at the Labasa Hospital as the dmergency department has received a million dollar face-lift through Ko
53-year-old Chand appeals for support to undergo life-saving heart surgery
53-year-old Harish Chand of Nukuloa, Ba is urgently appealing for financial assistance as he battles a severe heart condition. While speaking to fijivillage News, Chan
Health Ministry receives 3,000 emergency Antiretroviral drugs from UNDP to support HIV surge response
As Fiji faces an increase in the number of HIV cases, the UNDP has recently delivered 3,000 much needed emergency antiretroviral (ARV) drugs to the Ministry of Health.
Health Ministry working to restore full radiology and lab services at Savusavu Hospital
The Ministry of Health says they are working to restore full Radiology and Laboratory services at Savusavu Hospital after serious concerns were raised by members of the p