Fijian health system boosted after the induction of 233 nurse interns
The health system in Fiji has been boosted with the induction of 233 nurse interns today who will be posted to different health facilities around the country for 18 month
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$7.2 million funding for refurbishment of Labasa Hospital and construction of Stress Ward
Good news for people in Labasa as government has approved the funding of $7,222,547.06 for the refurbishment works for Labasa hospital which once completed, will serve th
More than 1,200 Fijians die from tobacco smoking every year – Dr Mahmoud
More than 1,200 Fijians die from tobacco smoking every year, and it is also causing Fiji millions of dollars of economic loss due to health care costs and productivity lo
We will sort something out for nurses in the upcoming budget - Dr Fong
The Ministry of Health will be able to sort something out for the nurses in the upcoming budget. Permanent Secretary for Health, Dr James Fong highlighted this in rega
Continue to work hand in hand to serve the needs of every Fijian - Dr Lalabalavu
Let us continue to work hand in hand, leveraging our expertise, resources, and innovation to create a healthcare system that serves the needs of every Fijian. This has
There is an overall shortage of many specialities resulting in backlog of surgeries – Dr Fong
There is an overall shortage of many specialities, surgery is one of them, and this is due to two operating theatres not working, and a shortage of nurses. This has be
India to build a 100 bed super speciality hospital in Fiji
The Indian government has committed to build a 100 bed super speciality hospital in Fiji that will also benefit the people of the Pacific. Acting Prime Minister and Mi
Fixing to get a short term gain cannot be justified by our long term pain – Dr Fong
We need to be sure on the way tobacco is promoted, it has to be understood that fixing to get a short term gain, cannot be justified by our long term pain. Permanent S
Dream come true for Mohammed to open first care-giving agency in the country
A 10 year dream has finally come to fruition for Ethel Rozie Mohammed who has opened up Loloma Kauwai, the first Care-Giving Agency in the country. Mohammed currently
Spinal Injury Association receives Wheelchair Accessible Van from Japan
The Spinal Injury Association today received a Wheelchair Accessible Van from the Government of Japan to assist the Association with their transportation difficulties.
Doctor Fong awaits Nausori doctor’s evaluation before further action is taken
Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong says the doctor facing the allegation of unprofessional conduct relating to comments made to a mother after a miscarriag
Navua Hospital without water since last Thursday
Patients and staff at the Navua Hospital have been without water supply since last Thursday as the hospital’s internal booster pump has malfunctioned, which is exp
Health Ministry to conduct mass typhoid vaccination in the North
The Health Ministry will be conducting a mass typhoid vaccination in all four subdivisions in the North from the 4th of July, and will run for the next 8-weeks. The Mi
Midwives will only deliver 90% of their service if supported well – Dr Lalabalavu
Evidence shows that when midwives are supported, they can deliver 90% of the sexual, reproductive, maternal, adolescent, and health needs of the population. The Minist
Pacific Specialist Healthcare will be providing open heart surgeries
The newly built Pacific Specialist Healthcare in Legalega, Nadi will be providing open heart surgeries. Director Pravish Kumar says they do not want their patients to
Pacific Specialist Healthcare Hospital in Nadi, to be the first-ever private multi-specialist hospital
The upcoming opening of the Pacific Specialist Healthcare Hospital in Legalega Road in Nadi will be the biggest and South Pacific's first-ever private multi-specialist ho
Ministry of Health concerned about detection of liquid dosage medications containing Ethylene Glycol and Diethylene Glycol
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services and the World Health Organisation are concerned with the detection of liquid dosage medications containing Ethylene Glycol (EG
Health Ministry prioritizes the improvement of their 220 health facilities and focus on better delivery for all Fijians
As the government has already set the wheels in motion by amending the retirement age from 55 to 60 years of age, the Ministry will prioritize the improvement of their 22
Faith-Based Organizations to lead lifestyle improvement in Fiji
Faith-based organizations such as the Methodist Church in Fiji, Shree Sanatan Dharam Pratinidhi Sabha of Fiji, Fiji Muslim League, Fiji Mission of the Seventh Day Adventi
Influenza B/Victoria is now the predominant influenza strain in circulation
The Fiji CDC confirms that Influenza B/Victoria is now the predominant influenza strain in circulation, and likely the cause of this ‘second’ surge of influe
The attrition rate for health care workers has been abnormally high over the last 12 to 24 months – Dr Lalabalavu
The attrition rate for health care workers has been abnormally high over the last 12 to 24 months and facilitated by many pull and push factors that includes emigration,