Cabinet approves review of Veterinary Surgeons Act
The review of the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1956 has been approved by the Coalition Government after their first Cabinet meeting for the year on Tuesday. According to th
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Fiji experienced a sharp rise in the exodus of healthcare workers after COVID – Dr Lalabalavu
Fiji experienced a sharp rise in the exodus of healthcare workers immediately after the COVID pandemic which has contributed to a shortage in our human resources for heal
Medical imaging continues to develop and evolve with speed globally – Dr Lalabalavu
Medical imaging has continued to develop and evolve with speed globally and is one of the rapidly advancing areas of healthcare with new technology and radiological inves
Fiji Cancer Society gets support from Tappoo Fiji and Panamex NZ to help people fighting cancer
The Fiji Cancer Society has today received assistance to support people living with cancer as Panamex New Zealand and their distribution partner Tappoo Group of Companies
Patients wait for more than 5 hours to be seen by a doctor at Valelevu Health Centre
Serious concerns are being raised about the delivery of service at the Valelevu Health Centre after a patient was made to wait for a doctor to see them for more than 5 ho
Newly opened Tavua Health and Wellness Centre to improve access to mental health
People living in Tavua and nearby areas will now have access to better mental health care after the opening of the Tavua Health and Wellness Centre at the Tavua Hospital
MOH recommends masks if you are experiencing COVID or flu-like symptoms
The Ministry of Health is now recommending to people to wear a well-fitting mask if you are experiencing COVID or flu-like symptoms and when in indoor or public settings
New COVID variant : Anyone who falls sick with symptoms should get tested, and if positive, avoid attending work or joining a large group of people over 5 days
The Ministry of Health is now collaborating with the World Health Organization on the reported emergence of the JN.1 variant of the COVID-19 virus in countries like Singa
Govt to look into developing a nutraceutical industry
As Fiji is now in discussion to develop the medicinal cannabis market and consultations are underway, there is also a potential to develop a nutraceutical industry that l
Health Minister clarifies taxpayer funds is not being used for Dr. Fong’s farewell
Minister for Health Dr Atonio Lalabalavu has clarified that taxpayer’s money is not being used for former Permanent Secretary of Health Dr James Fong’s fare
Taxpayer funds will not be used to farewell Dr. Fong – Prof. Prasad
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad has confirmed that taxpayers fund will not be used to farewell the former Permanent Secretary for He
Compain calls out Health Minister’s farewell party plans for outgoing PS as a waste of taxpayers money
The decision by the Minister for Health to commemorate the departure of the retiring Permanent Secretary for Health, Dr James Fong, by having a big farewell party for him
Health Ministry and Fiji Nurses Association resolve issues involving salary and contracts
Good news for thousands of nurses as the Fiji Nurses Association and the Ministry of Health have resolved outstanding grievances regarding salary anomalies, allowance and
Discussion on the impact of NCD's particularly Diabetes in Fiji
The General Surgeon at Colonial War Memorial Hospital, Doctor Timoci Qereqeretabua and Principal Medical Officer at the National Diabetes Centre, Doctor Momtaz Ahmed appe
Discussions on the construction of the 100-bed Super Specialty Hospital have started
Discussion on the construction of the 100-bed Super Specialty Hospital has started with health specialist, finance and infrastructure experts along with the Deputy Prime
People in the North benefit after upgrading of the medical warehouse at Labasa Hospital
Great news for the people in the North as healthcare facilities at the Labasa Hospital medical warehouse have been upgraded. Minister for Health, Ratu Atonio Lalabalav
Include NCDs and healthy living in PE classes in school – Dr Qereqeretabua and Dr Ahmed
The General Surgeon at the CWM Hospital, Doctor Timoci Qereqeretabua and the Principal Medical Officer at the National Diabetes Centre, Doctor Momtaz Ahmed agree that pro
21-year-old girl is the youngest amputee due to diabetes in Fiji
Alcohol plays a big role and increases a person's chances of getting diabetes, and the youngest amputee in the country is a 21-year-old girl. This was revealed by the
212 cases out of the 258 HIV cases are among the i-Taukei community
212 out of the 258 cases of HIV that were reported from January to September this year are among the i-Taukei community. According to the Head of Family Health from th
Being obese and not exercising and being i-Taukei men in Fiji puts you at high risk of diabetes – Dr Qereqeretabua
The General Surgeon at CWM Hospital, Doctor Timoci Qereqeretabua says from a research conducted at the CWM Hospital, they have found that i-Taukei men are at the highest
About 24,207 people will benefit from the renovation facilities of the Korovou Sub-Divisional Hospital
About 24,207 people of Tailevu will benefit from the newly renovated facilities of the Korovou Sub-Divisional Hospital’s new waiting area, consultation room and wa