Health services to improve after Navunikabi Nursing Station renovation
Health services in Navunikabi Village in Namosi are expected to be boosted following the completion of renovation works at the Navunikabi Nursing Station.Minister for Hea
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Former Health Permanent Secretary says Dr Sharma approached her for waiver of tender for lab equipment
Former Health Permanent Secretary, Dr Salanieta Saketa told the court that former Health Minister, Dr Neil Sharma approached her in her office seeking a waiver of tender
Fiji launches updated community health worker programme to tackle NCDs
A Community Health Worker (CHW) programme, in partnership with the Australian Government, aimed at improving healthcare delivery and tackling Fiji’s growing burden
Minister says no dedicated paramedics within MOH to respond to emergencies outside hospital settings
There are no dedicated paramedic workforce within the Ministry of Health to respond to emergencies outside hospital settings. This has been confirmed by Health Minister D
CWM West Wing currently facing water disruption
The Colonial War Memorial Hospital West Wing is currently experiencing a temporary water disruption, however, the Ministry for Health has confirmed that essential service
Fiji secures $112m ADB loan for health reform, $37.3m grant for coastal resilience projects
Fiji has secured major funding support through two agreements signed with the Asian Development Bank to transform the health sector and build resilience for coastal commu
13 food business operators in Tavua closed by Health Inspectors
Thirteen food business operators in Tavua have been closed for failing to comply with food safety standards.The Health Ministry says the Tavua Health Office team, in coll
Box Jellyfish warning issued for Fiji waters
Fijians are being warned to take extra care at sea following reports of the presence of the highly venomous Box Jellyfish in local waters.The Ministry of Health, in colla
Raiwaqa Health Centre services relocated to Vodafone Arena
Raiwaqa Health Centre has been relocated to the Vodafone Arena due to ongoing adverse weather conditions.The Ministry of Health says the Health Centre, which had been
Every child needs one adult to trust and believe in them
As Fiji faces increasing challenges with drugs, HIV and non-communicable diseases among young people, every child needs at least one responsible adult who believes in the
Ministry of Health conducting major deworming campaign across schools in the southern Lau group
As part of their school outreach, a team from the Ministry of Health and Medical Services is conducting a major deworming campaign among Early Childhood Education (ECE) t
Defence labels key witness “evasive” in Health Tender Trial
The defence lawyer for former Health Minister, Doctor Neil Sharma, Wylie Clarke has told former Procurement Officer at the Fiji Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Services, So
Study links plastic chemicals to newborn deaths
Chemicals commonly used to make plastics more flexible have been linked to nearly two million premature births and the deaths of around 74,000 newborns worldwide, accordi
Coffee drink laced with ingredients used in Viagra- Solomon Health Ministry warns
The Solomon Islands Ministry of Health has issued a public warning for men not to consume a Malaysian coffee drink after tests showed it contained ingredients used in Via
Proper home care key to preventing diabetic complications - Banuve
For elderly, bedridden Fijians living with diabetes, care extends far beyond medication; it is a daily act of veilomani, or compassion, that preserves dignity and prevent
Children encouraged to talk openly about their problems - Social Welfare
Children around the country are being urged to speak openly about their problems, as keeping worries locked inside can take a heavy toll on young hearts and minds.Regina
Infant HIV rise linked to mother-to-child transmission, not testing
An increase in HIV infections among infants is raising serious concern, with health officials warning that this reflects a real rise in cases rather than just improved te
Trust your mother's instincts - Victoria Taria shares son’s fight with cancer
Trust your mother's instincts; if your child is unwell and you feel something is wrong, please take your child to the hospital. Early detection is very important because
Water tanks bring water relief for Vanuabalavu villagers
Prayers have been answered for villagers of Sawana in Vanuabalavu as they now have a more reliable access to water following the installation of new water tanks, ending m
TB and HIV co-infection jumps from 7% in 2022 to 41% last year - Ravunawa
Tuberculosis and HIV co-infection rates in Fiji have risen sharply from 7 percent in 2022 to 41 percent in 2025.Assistant Minister for Health, Penioni Ravunawa highlighte
Wakanivesi confirms he didn't collect documents from Govt ITC, MOH and Fiji Procurement Office but analysed all documents
Former FICAC Investigator Alifereti Wakanivesi has revealed in court that he was not the individual who collected documents from the Government ITC, the Ministry of Healt