Cicia Retail Shop closed over unsanitary conditions and pest infestation
Health Inspectors in Lau have issued a closure order for Cicia Retail Shop, located beside the Post Office in Cicia, after the shop failed to comply with a three-month ab
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CWM Lab Superintendent says Hospineer was not recommended bidder in health tender trial
The Laboratory Superintendent at CWM Hospital, Ravendra Prasad told the High Court today that Hospital Engineering and Consultancy Ltd, also known as Hospineer, was not t
Increasing drug use among youths could affect Fiji’s future workforce – Dr Singh
Acting Medical Superintendent of Saint Giles Hospital, Doctor Sheetal Singh has highlighted concerns about increasing drug use among youths, warning that it could affect
New FITI Gym opens in Labasa as Fiji battles with rising obesity rates
A quarter-million-dollar FITI Gym has officially opened at Vakamasisuasua , Naseakula in Labasa, marking a significant move towards promoting healthier lifestyles in the
No Hantavirus cases in Fiji, risk remains low - Health Ministry
As the Ministry of Health closely monitors a Hantavirus outbreak linked to the Hondius cruise ship, currently anchored off Tenerife in Spain’s Canary Islands, they
System is already struggling – CWM Hospital doctor
The growing drugs and HIV crisis in Fiji is placing severe pressure on the Emergency Department at the CWM Hospital, with overcrowding, limited resources and increasing n
FMA Mini Conference focuses on healthcare crisis
Improving healthcare standards, strengthening medical training and addressing Fiji’s growing drug and HIV crisis, were among the key issues discussed during the Fi
11,000 People to benefit from upgraded WASH facilities in rural Ba
More than 11,000 people in rural Ba are expected to benefit from upgraded water, sanitation and hygiene facilities commissioned by the Minister for Health Dr Atonio Lalab
Fiji Medical Association calls for ethical and well-governed drug-testing policy
While the Fiji Medical Association acknowledges the Government's recent steps to introduce drug testing among government officials and recognises the seriousness of illic
Australia on track to become first country to eliminate cervical cancer
A future without cervical cancer may be possible, as Australia moves closer to becoming the first country in the world to eliminate the disease through vaccination and ea
Compain calls on Tabuya and Minister to visit CWM after claims of malinformation against the media
International Women's Association Fiji President, Judy Compain has hit out at Minister for Information, Lynda Tabuya after the Minister accused the mainstream media of
Blackrock Medical Centre to serve security forces during drug operations, temporarily closed to civilians
In support of its joint illicit drug operations with the Fiji Police Force, the Blackrock Medical Centre in Votualevu, Nadi will be designated to support the care a
Health workers owed $1.7M in unpaid overtime
Health workers have not been paid approximately $1.7 million as overtime from January to March this year due to insufficient budget and this is expected to increase. T
CWM Hospital implements 12-hour nursing shifts amid staff shortage
Amid the current shortage of nursing staff, CWM Hospital has implemented a temporary adjustment to nursing shift arrangements, with nurses working 12-hour shifts.The Mini
Free medical camps to serve Western Division communities
Good news for the Western Division as the Sri Sathya Sai Global Council Fiji will host six free medical camps starting this Sunday, aimed at providing healthcare servi
Students mark world water day despite earlier disruptions
Students of Vatukoula Convent Primary School in the Western Division have commemorated World Water Day 2026, despite earlier disruptions caused by adverse weather, Whi
PHIT project to boost healthcare access and infrastructure
Representatives and health officials from across the Pacific gathered in Nadi today for the launch of the Pacific Healthy Islands Transformation (PHIT) project, officiate
Doctor graduates with law degree to bridge gap between medicine and law
With the aim of bridging the gap between medicine and law, and a long-term goal of helping patients better understand their rights while supporting medical professionals
Fiji records 300 stroke cases annually as rehabilitation demand rises
Minister for Health Dr Atonio Lalabalavu has revealed that Fiji continues to face a growing burden of non-communicable diseases, including diabetes and cardiovascular dis
Former PM initially endorsed withdrawal of health tender waiver, later changed and approved - Mati
Former Deputy Secretary of Policy in the Office of the Prime Minister, Nemani Mati says that former Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama had earlier endorsed the withdrawal
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