Majority of the health care facilities are in a poor state – Dr Lalabalavu
Minister for Health Dr Atonio Lalabalavu has revealed in Parliament that majority of the health care facilities are in a poor state with damaged infrastructure, an insuff
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No more border restrictions due to COVID - Risk Mitigation Taskforce
Fiji no longer has any border restrictions due to COVID-19 as international travellers are no longer required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination and travel insuranc
Dr Waqainabete evades questions on CWM Hospital
Attempts to get comments from former Minister of Health Dr Ifereimi Waqainabete regarding the state of the CWM Hospital were unsuccessful after he evaded a media intervie
IPPF has launched the Pacific Niu Vaka Strategy Phase II
The International Planned Parenthood Federation has launched the Pacific Niu Vaka Strategy Phase II. The second phase of Niu Vaka was created with the purpose of drivi
Tabuya commends WOWS Kids Fiji on helping children and their families living with cancer
Minister for Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation, Lynda Tabuya shared her interest in finding new ways to forge future partnerships with WOWS Kids Fiji to further the
CWM Board of Visitors confirms clean up day on Feb 25th
Colonial War Memorial Hospital, Board of Visitors Chair, Dr Esther Williams has stated they are having a Clean Up Day on Saturday, February 25th. Dr Williams says the
Plans to set up radio therapy services at the Aspen Lautoka Hospital – Dr Tudravu
There are plans to set up radio therapy services at the Aspen Lautoka Hospital in the near future. This was highlighted by the Chief Medical Adviser Dr Jemesa Tudravu
More than 1000 cancer cases diagnosed each year – Dr Tudravu
In Fiji it is estimated that we diagnose more than 1000 cancer cases each year. This was highlighted by the Chief Medical Adviser Dr Jemesa Tudravu at the World Cancer
Two more children receive life saving heart surgery
Two more children have received life saving heart surgeries at the Sai Sanjeevani Children’s Hospital. 5 year old Jacob Prasad is one of the children and his mo
More than 100 people gather for the Fiji Cancer Society fundraising walk
More than 100 people were part of the fundraising walk organized by the Fiji Cancer Society at Albert Park this morning. Minister for Women, Children, and Poverty Alle
Tabuya urges women to get screened for cervical cancer
Minister for Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation, Lynda Tabuya is urging women to get screened for cervical cancer as it is the number one cause of death of Fijian wo
Health Ministry welcomes any help with open arms - Dr Lalabalavu
It has been a while since any Board of Visitors has had an audience with the Health Minister, especially in the headquarters and entertain the board on their issues they
Fiji Cancer Society to provide free medical check ups in Taveuni this Saturday
People in Taveuni will be able to get free medical check ups this Saturday as the Fiji Cancer Society will be provide cancer education and screening programs at the Waiye
We will continue to fight to have a Leprosy Free Fiji – Dr Lalabalavu
Although we continue to detect 4 to 7 new cases annually I have confidence in our staff at the Leprosy and Dermatology Department that they will lead us with their expert
Compain campaigns for CWM Maternity Hospital
International Women’s Association President Judy Compain has come out publicly to voice her concerns on issues at the CWM Maternity Hospital that they had identifi
Ministry of Health will identify ways and improve health services in Nabouwalu Hospital
The Ministry of Health will identify ways to address the challenges faced by nurses and improve the health services in Nabouwalu Hospital. This was highlighted by the
MOH and WHO reviewing nutrition policy for schools in Fiji
The Ministry of Health and the World Health Organization are working together in reviewing the Food and Nutrition Policy to promote healthy eating in schools around Fiji.
80% of deaths in Fiji caused by NCDs
80% of deaths in Fiji have been caused by non-communicable diseases over the last few years. This was confirmed by Ministry of Health and Medical Services Chief Dietic
BSP constructs a sheltered patient waiting area at the Namau Nursing station
Patients of Namau Nursing Station in Ba will not have to sit around outside, under the trees, in the hot sun or rain, while waiting to be seen by the nurse as the BSP Fin
Dr Fong clarifies reports of XXB.1.5 variant
Permanent Secretary of Health, Dr James Fong has clarified that the XXB.1.5 variant is not in the country and it is not significantly more severe than the previous COVID-
PM tells Health Minister and PS Health to come back with recommendations on what Fiji can do
We have to stop using fear tactics, like No Jab No Job policy. This was highlighted by the Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka in a Talanoa session in Yaroi Village in rega