Labasa Hospital renovations force temporary service changes
Members of the public in the Northern Division are advised that Labasa Hospital is currently undergoing renovation works.The Ministry of Health stated that as a result, s
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Contractors working to rectify issues at CWMH after heavy rain - Health Minister
The contractors at the Colonial War Memorial Hospital are working to rectify issues caused by the heavy downpour, which has resulted in delays to some healthcare services
Healthcare services at CWMH affected due to water damage
People can expect delays in healthcare services at the Colonial War Memorial Hospital due to water overflowing into the ceiling following the recent heavy downpour.The He
Learn from elders or risk early death, Health Minister warns youth
Young people must learn from the mistakes of their elders or face continuing Fiji’s growing non-communicable disease (NCD) crisis.This stark warning was delivered
Health Ministry partners with SDA Church to boost community outreach
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services distributed blood pressure monitors and body fat analyzers has donated patient monitors and blood pressure machines to the
EqualMed partnership strengthens healthcare services in Fiji
Fijians are set to benefit from safer, more reliable, and accessible healthcare as the Ministry of Health strengthens its services with continued support from EqualMed.Th
World Cancer Day Health Expo draws crowds at Suva Market
The Suva Market is currently a hive of activity as people turned up in large numbers for the World Cancer Day Health Expo, marking the start of a week-long programme orga
7 ambulances donated to St. Johns boosting emergency medical services
Seven ambulances have been donated to the St John Association by the Racer Group Pty Ltd, with the aim of providing better and more efficient services to the people of Fi
Free eye surgery brings hope to children with strabismus
The Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Children's Hospital, in partnership with the CWM Hospital Eye Department, provided a one-day free corrective eye surgery clinic for children
MOU signed between Oceania Hospital and University of Fiji
A Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the University of Fiji and Oceania Hospital to allow medical students from the University to get work experience in the p
Ravunawa urges unity and care for leprosy patients
The fight against leprosy in Fiji is no longer a battle against the disease, but against fear, stigma and discrimination.This was highlighted by Assistant Minister for He
Health Ministry says Fiji safe as it monitors regional Nipah virus outbreaks
The Health Ministry has assured people that they are on top of the Nipah virus outbreak that happened around the region and that Fiji is safe now.  This comes as Di
Child Wellbeing Centre to provide safe haven for street children across Fiji
Children living on the streets will no longer face each day without care and protection, as a new Child Wellbeing Centre is set to support vulnerable children across Fiji
Free children’s heart screenings at Ratu Sukuna Park tomorrow
The Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Children’s Heart Screening Centre will conduct free heart screenings for children aged 16 and below at Ratu Sukuna Park tomorrow, as
Health services at Ono-i-Lau Health Centre have been temporarily suspended
Health services at the Ono-i-Lau Health Centre have been temporarily suspended following an incident that is currently before the court. The Ministry of Health s
Compain seeks answers on delayed report into CWM clinic leak
International Women’s Association Fiji President, Judy Compain is asking the Ministry of Health on how long it will take for them to investigate and put together a
Dr Rajesh Maharaj warns many diabetes cases in Fiji remain undiagnosed
Former President of the Fiji College of General Practitioners, Doctor Rajesh Maharaj, has raised serious concerns about the deadly impact of diabetes, saying many people
$32,000 grant to support fight against HIV/AIDS in communities
To help fight the spread of HIV/AIDS, Vodafone ATH Fiji Foundation donated $32,000 to support community health training that will educate and empower young Fijians across
Health Ministry urges parents to stay alert as school holidays wrap up
Parents, grandparents and caregivers are being urged by the Ministry of Health to exercise extreme vigilance during the final weeks of the school holidays. The Ministry s
Free heart screening for children during break at Sai Sanjeevani Hospital
Parents are advised to take advantage of the free heart screening for children during the school holidays, offered by Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Medical Centre.The initiat
New Year's Day surprise: Mother welcomes baby daughter just days after her wedding
In a heartwarming New Year’s Day story, Michelle Matanatabu, a first-time mother, welcomed her baby daughter into the world today, just two days after her wedding.