HIV/AIDS cases in Fiji have grown to 552 from January to July 2024
Statistics have shown that the number of HIV/AIDS cases in Fiji had grown to 552 from January to June 2024, marking a 573 percent rise compared to 2017. While briefing
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New 70-bed Ba Hospital opens with improved services and facilities
People can expect an improved and better range of services from the Ba Hospital following the commissioning of the new hospital. While speaking at the opening, Ministe
Waiqele Nursing Station expected to open in April and serve more than 6,000 people
Good news as the new Waiqele Nursing Station will serve more than 6,000 people after the groundbreaking ceremony for the Station was conducted by the Minister for Health,
St Giles has the capacity, the afterward treatment of substance abuse is the challenge – Dr Lalabalavu
The St Giles Hospital has the capacity to take care of substance abuse patients, however, the gap lies in how they deal with patients afterwards. This was highlighted
Thousands of Fijians to benefit from Vuo Health Centre
Good news for the residents of Vuo community in Labasa as they will soon have a medical centre close to them after the groundbreaking ceremony for Vuo Health Centre was d
10-year-old diabetic patient says it won't hold him back
10-year-old Namish Chaudhry, who has type 1 diabetes, says although it hurts, he has learnt to take his insulin shots every day and he can do everything he loves, but he
Spinal and Injury Association calls for greater accessibility for people living with disabilities
The Spinal and Injury Association of Fiji will continue to fight and advocate for accessibility on the roads, transportation and making Suva barrier-free for people with
13 people died from HIV this year
Urgent action is needed to combat the HIV crisis in the country as 13 of our people have died in the first 6 months of this year, and according to the Minister for Health
Lodoni Health Centre in completion stage
The people of Korovou and surrounding areas will soon have an up-to-standard health facility as the Lodoni Health Centre is in its completion stage. The Health Ministr
14 year old Vodivodi is bringing attention to mental health, one step at a time
14-year-old Sako Vodivodi is trying to bring attention to mental health, one step at a time. Yesterday morning, accompanied by his cousins, the Year-8 International Sc
Sai Prema Foundation and Red Cross sign MOU to establish Blood Donation Centre
In an effort to assist the country's National Blood Bank and address the ongoing need for blood for patients, Sai Prema Foundation Fiji and Fiji Red Cross Society have si
IWA (Fiji) successfully completes renovations at CWM Hospital’s Emergency Dept
The International Women’s Association (Fiji) has just successfully completed renovations at the Colonial War Memorial Hospital’s Emergency Department IWA
MOH and Police intensifies enforcement on illegal sales of tobacco
To combat illegal tobacco sales in the country, the Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the Fiji Police Force and the Suva Health Office, has intensified enforcemen
X-ray machines down in Valelevu, Nausori, Vunidawa, and Korovou health centres
The Valelevu, Nausori, Vunidawa and Korovou health centres full range of radiology services are down and not working at the moment and patients are now advised to visit t
Asco Motors donates vehicle to Diabetes Fiji to boost community health initiatives
Diabetic patients will navigate easily in both rural and urban areas as Asco Motors donated a Hilux vehicle to Diabetes Fiji to reinforce its commitment to improving heal
Professor Waqainabete calls for urgent healthcare reforms in Fiji's health crisis
Healthcare policymakers have to recognise that a lot of middle and low-income countries including Fiji and other Pacific Islands had a high death rate from NCDs, reaching
Dr Vakamocea elected as new Fiji Medical Association President
Dr Alipate Vakamocea has been elected as the new President of the Fiji Medical Association for the term of 2024 to 2026, following the Annual General Meeting held at the
Huge potential for faith-based organisations in changing suicide narrative – Dr Pandit
The Medical Superintendent of St Giles Hospital, Dr Balram Pandit, says there is a huge potential for faith-based organisations to work with health officials in changing
Concerns raised over increased mentally unstable people on Suva streets and bed shortages St. Giles Hospital
Concerns are being raised with the increase of mentally unstable people seen on the streets in Suva and questions are raised on whether there is adequate accommodation an
Seek help and give us a chance to save your life – Empower Pacific CEO
Seek help before you take your life, and give us a chance to save your life. This is the plea from Empower Pacific CEO Patrick Morgam while speaking as a panellist dur
33 youths from Viseisei Village participate in mental health awareness
33 youths from Viseisei Village are participating in a transformative training program including topics such as mental health awareness, human trafficking and cyberbullyi