Mental illness is increasing from drug use – Dr Chang
Former Acting Medical Superintendent of the St Giles Hospital, Dr Odille Chang says there is an increase of mental illness resulting from the drug use and abuse in Fiji.
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AIDS related deaths increase from 49 in 2022 to 82 in 2023
The issue of HIV/AIDS continues to rise as shocking statistics revealed by the UNDP, highlighted the increase of AIDS related deaths with 49 in 2022 and 82 in 2023. T
Youngest patient admitted at St Giles Hospital because of meth is a 14-year-old boy – St Giles nurse
As concerns regarding the impact of drugs on youths and children continue to grow, St Giles Psychiatric Hospital Senior Mental Health Nurse Loata Vosaniyavu says they are
Govt looking into investigating how Health Care Fiji was formed
The Government will be looking at starting an investigation into how Health Care Fiji, which runs the Ba and Lautoka Hospitals was formed as legal requirements were not m
Diabetes Fiji calls for increase in preventative health care and subsidising of NCD meds and supplies
As we approach the announcement of the National Budget, Diabetes Fiji is calling on the government to revamp the Sweetened Sugar and Beverage Tax, increase investment in
Fiji Pharmaceutical opens new Rua warehouse
Storing pharmaceutical and biomedical supplies will now be made easier and will be sufficient after the opening of the new Rua warehouse in Vatuwaqa, Suva. While speak
Healthcare workers' exodus to continue over the next 5-10 years – Dr Tudravu
As nurses continue to leave Fiji for better opportunities, Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor Jemesa Tudravu says they will continue to experience some of the issues
Compain asks PM and Deputy PM why isn't there any accountability in relation to condition of CWM's ante-natal rooms
President of the International Women’s Association, Judy Compain is asking Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Prof
More than 100 people turned out in numbers to be part of the International Yoga Day
More than 100 people turned up at Albert Park in Suva today to be a part of the International Yoga Day celebration. While officiating at the event, Prime Minister Siti
Restaurant/shop in Toorak closed after traces of rat faeces and presence of pests found inside
A restaurant/ shop in Toorak, Suva has been closed by the Health Inspectors from the Ministry of Health and Medical Services Food Unit after it failed to comply with the
Radiation Health Act review to provide insights on the Health Ministry
The review of the Radiation Health Act 2009 will provide insights on amendments reflecting recent advancements in radiation. This has been highlighted by the Ministry
Need for enhanced food safety as fish and food poisoning cases rise - Dr Lalabalavu
The rise in reported fish and food poisoning cases in Fiji over the past decade underscores the importance of food safety, according to Minister of Health, Doctor Atonio
Over 200 children under the age of 5 succumb to pneumonia and neonatal illnesses – Dr Tudravu
Severe pneumonia and neonatal illnesses stand as the leading causes of child mortality in Fiji, and each year, over 200 children under the age of 5 succumb to pneumonia a
Increase pay for jobs where there are more women – Dr Bhim
Pay should be increased for those jobs where women are a majority, for example, nurses and teachers. This has been highlighted by FNU lecturer, Doctor Mosmi Bhim while
Bainimarama, Sayed-Khaiyum and Dr Sharma plead not guilty in Health Ministry tender case
Former Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama, former Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum and former Health Minister Doctor Neil Sharma have pleaded not guilty to their charg
$5m collected by donors for the upgrade of CWM Hospital
The Ministry of Health has been given a boost as 192 donors from small, medium, and big donors raised over $5 million for the Re-development Plan of the CWM Hospital.
Together, we can turn challenges into opportunities and dreams into reality- Gavoka
By doing things together we can turn challenges into opportunities and dreams into reality. This was the message by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Tourism
Cabinet approves financing agreement with UNDP and Ministry of Health
Cabinet has approved a financing agreement with the United Nations Development Programme and the Ministry of Health for the procurement of medication, diagnostics and com
Medical Services Pacific distributes sanitary pads to Ballantine Memorial, Lami High and Ratu Sukuna Memorial School
To mark the Menstrual Hygiene Day, Medical Services Pacific distributed sanitary pads and hygiene wipes to Ballantine Memorial School, Delainavesi, Lami High School and
Nurses claim abuse of recruitment system at Health Ministry while MOH says they follow OMRS
The Fiji Nursing Association stresses that one of the main push factors for so many nurses that have left post COVID right into last year was the abuse of the Open Merit
A 1-month-old girl receives gift of life from Sai Sanjeevani Children's Heart Hospital
A 1-month-old girl has received a gift of life after doctors from Queensland, Australia performed heart surgery on her at the Sai Sanjeevani Children's Heart Hospital in