Doctors urge Fijians not to wait for heart attack symptoms to worsen
Fijians are being urged not to wait until chest pain becomes unbearable before seeking medical attention, with cardiologists warning that delayed treatment can lead to mo
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Scabies prevalence in Fiji almost halved following national drug campaign
Scabies prevalence in Fiji almost halved following a national mass drug administration campaign carried out in 2022.Speaking to fijivillage News during the Pacific Island
Health Ministry urges precautions as influenza activity rises across Fiji
People are being advised to take precautions against influenza, stay home when sick and seek medical attention if symptoms become serious as an increase in influenz
One in 50 Fijian children could have rheumatic heart disease
One in every 50 children in Fiji could have rheumatic heart disease, with health authorities stressing that early detection can help prevent serious and irreversible hear
Lack of resources, communication and isolation among challenges faced by nurse practitioners
Lack of resources, communication difficulties, role ambiguity and isolation are some of the challenges faced by nurse practitioners working in rural, remote and maritime
Burden on health workers remains a concern as Fiji continues to provide workforce for the Pacific
The burden on health workers remains a major issue that needs to be considered as Fiji continues to provide health professionals and other skilled workers to countries ac
Heart diseases claiming 8 lives a day in Fiji
A call to protect your heart has been echoed by Dr Devina Nand, Head of Wellness at the Ministry of Health and Medical Services, who says heart disease can often hide in
New digital health system to improve healthcare for prisoners
Prisoners will have better continuity of medical care while in custody and after they return to their communities following the introduction of the Patient Information Sy
Home-Grown School Meals Policy Brief to boost access to nutritious local food, strengthen fight against NCDs
As getting children to make healthy food choices becomes increasingly challenging, Health Minister Dr Ratu Atonio Lalabalavu says Fiji’s new Home-Grown School Meal
Advanced treatment saves Lautoka man’s leg from amputation
A 28-year-old mechanic from Lautoka who was advised that his injured left leg would need to be amputated is now undergoing treatment aimed at saving the limb at Pacific S
Sterilizer equipment for CWM Maternity not working, another sterilizer being used but turnaround is slow
Serious concerns are being raised by some patients and their families as the sterilizer equipment for the CWM Maternity Hospital is not working.When asked by fijivillage
More than 70 children under 15 have died from HIV in Fiji - Vanawalu
More than 70 children under the age of 15 have died from HIV in Fiji, with Assistant Minister for Education Iliesa Vanawalu stressing the need for better-trained teachers
More than 1,600 students reached through HIV and drug awareness programme, but knowledge gaps remain
More than 1,600 students have been reached through a one-year HIV and drug awareness programme, but important gaps in young people’s understanding of HIV testing,
Health ministry plans to upgrade Nursing stations into Health Centres
As part of efforts to improve healthcare access, the Ministry of Health and Medical Services is planning to upgrade selected nursing stations into health centres and relo
Valelevu Health Centre set for major refurbishment and upgrade
People can hope for better facilities as the Valelevu Health Centre as the Ministry of Health is now looking at a major structural refurbishment, combined with a ne
121 new medical doctors expected to complete internships by July 2027 - Health Minister
121 new medical doctors are expected to complete their internship by July 2027, while another 121 new medical interns are expected to commence their internship in January
Conjoined twins mother hopeful her babies will live a normal life after surgery
The mother of conjoined twins, Akeneta Rokobati Tacaqe says she is very happy and excited knowing her babies will be able to live a normal life after the life-changing su
Father questions delayed CT scan as Health Minister points to hospital space constraints
The father of a 17-year-old boy is still waiting for his son to receive further medical assessment after he was unable to be transferred from Nadi Hospital to Lautoka Hos
Ministry of Health begins major hospital bed upgrade programme
More beds are expected to be delivered to hospitals around the country as the Health Ministry has started the implementation of a nationwide hospital bed upgrade progr
From 20 Cents to a Doctor-Dr Tukaha Mua
With 20 cents in his pocket, Doctor Alfred Tukaha Mua left his home in Malha'a, Rotuma to pursue his secondary school at Queen Victoria School with a promise in mind n
No-case-to-answer ruling in health tender trial set for October 1st
The ruling on the no-case-to-answer application in the health tender trial of former Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama, former Attorney-General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum and fo