Children urged to keep faces clean to prevent trachoma
Students of Maloku Primary and Kindergarten School in Moala, Lau, are being encouraged to maintain proper facial hygiene as part of ongoing efforts to prevent the spread
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Rising dental issues among children a growing concern - Dr Lalabalavu
Minister for Health Dr Ratu Atonio Lalabalavu has raised concerns over the increasing number of dental problems among children in Fiji, warning that the country’s
High Court refuses State's mistrial application in Health Tender case
The Suva High Court has refused the State's application for a mistrial in the Health Tender trial of former Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama, former Attorney General Aiy
3 lifts at CWM installed and to be commissioned soon
Some good news as three lifts at the CWM Hospital will be commissioned soon after the OHS inspections. When asked by fijivillage News, Assistant Minister for Health, P
Justice Ratuvili to rule on mistrial application in Health Tender case this Friday
Suva High Court Judge Justice Usaia Ratuvili will give his ruling on the mistrial application by the State this Friday. The State had filed a mistrial application, say
17% of Fiji’s population living with diabetes - Ravunawa
Nearly 17 percent of Fiji’s population is living with diabetes, highlighting the growing burden of non-communicable diseases in the country.This was highlighted by
Boost in healthcare workforce after 345 students graduate in nursing
The healthcare workforce in the country is expected to get a boost following the induction of 345 nurses during the 2026 New Intern Nurses Induction Programme. Speakin
Fiji could soon have 9,000 people living with HIV - Ravunawa
Assistant Minister for Health Penioni Ravunawa revealed that Fiji is currently facing a HIV pandemic, and if current trends continue, projections indicate that Fiji could
Lift breaks down in CWM East Wing, patients cannot be taken to ICU or Acute Wards after surgeries
There is a highly concerning situation at the CWM Hospital as the only operational lift in the East Wing which is used to take patients to the operating theatres, the Int
Court to decide on admissibility of email evidence in Health Tender trial
The court will hear arguments from former Health Minister Dr Neil Sharma’s lawyer, Wylie Clarke and Assistant Director of Public Prosecutions Laisani Tabuakuro on
ADB approves $50M loan for major transformation of Fiji’s health system
The Asian Development Bank has approved a $50 million concessional loan to support a major transformation of Fiji’s health system, strengthening primary care, mode
Questions raised on when the Children's Hospital at CWM will have a functioning lift
When will the Children's Hospital at the CWM Hospital in Suva have a functioning lift?This question has been raised numerous times as the hospital has not had a functioni
Former AG had sworn when we briefed him on the health tender investigation - Wakanivesi
Former FICAC investigator Alifereti Wakanivesi revealed in the Health Tender trial today that the then Attorney General, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum had stopped FICAC investig
Bainimarama's reason to approve health tender was sought - former FICAC investigator
Former FICAC investigator Alifereti Wakanivesi has told the High Court in the Health Tender trial that they sought former Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama's reason for a
I didn’t continue with the Health Tender investigation because I respected Sayed-Khaiyum’s words - Langman
Former Deputy FICAC Commissioner George Langman says he did not continue with the Health Tender investigation because he respected and honoured the words of the then Atto
Langman reveals he was told by Sayed-Khaiyum to hold on regarding Dr Sharma's FICAC investigation
Former Deputy FICAC Commissioner, George Langman has revealed in the Health Tender trial that he was told by former Attorney-General, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum to hold on until
Health Tender trial starts
The Suva High Court has indicated that the admissibility of evidence issues in the Health Tender trial of former Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama, former Attorney Genera
Ruling on legal challenge on Health Tender case will be delivered on Monday
The ruling on the legal challenge regarding the Health Tender trial of Voreqe Bainimarama, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum and Doctor Neil Sharma will now be delivered next Monday.Th
Government urges precaution as typhoid and leptospirosis cases rise
Government is urging the public to take precautionary measures following a slight increase in typhoid and leptospirosis cases reported at several health centres across th
Ruling on Health Tender case legal challenge to be delivered on Friday
The ruling on the legal challenge regarding the Health Tender trial will be delivered this Friday. Defence lawyer for former Health Minister Dr Neil Sharma, Wylie Clarke
Clarke challenges tender procurement reports and minutes
Defence lawyer for former Health Minister Dr Neil Sharma, Wylie Clarke, has challenged the tender procurement reports and minutes in the hearing of Bainimarama, Aiyaz Say