Survey reveals concerning sexual health knowledge and practice - UNAIDS
UNAIDS says the Fiji Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey that was carried out in 2021 by the Fiji Bureau of Statistics, revealed concerning sexual health knowledge and prac
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Fiji put in a pool of 38 countries with an alarming climbing HIV/AIDS infection rate
Fiji has increased its estimated new HIV/AIDS infections by 129 percent over the last decade from 2010 to 2021, putting it in a pool of 38 countries with alarming climbin
FNPF has 2 reps on the Healthcare Fiji board despite having 80% shares - FNPF
With 80 percent shares in Healthcare Fiji, the Fiji National Provident Fund has only 2 representatives on the board while Aspen Medical with their 20 percent shares, has
Aspen Medical to begin cardiac surgery at Lautoka Hospital by the end of this month
Aspen Medical will begin cardiac surgery at Lautoka Hospital by the end of this month. This comes as the National Federation Party has raised concerns that the people
61 new COVID cases
61 new COVID cases have been recorded in Fiji of which 32 new cases were recorded on Tuesday; 20 new cases on Wednesday and 9 new cases in the last 24 hours ending at 8 a
19 yr old rugby player’s family had opted for traditional healing which was against the medical advice given
The Ministry of Health has today clarified that the 19 year old rugby player, Monika Koroidrekelevu who has unfortunately passed away, was admitted on 28th of June for an
47 new COVID cases
47 new cases of COVID-19 have been recorded in Fiji of which 27 new cases were recorded on Friday, 13 cases on Saturday, 4 cases on Sunday and 3 new cases in the last 24
Free open heart surgeries to start in Lautoka this month
Lautoka Hospital has the equipment installed for free open heart surgeries to start this month. A spokesperson from ASPEN medical says cardiothoracic surgical services
Ability of removing COVID-19 vaccine from a human body is a lie
Minister for Health Dr Ifereimi Waqainabete says groups moving around the country claiming to have the ability to remove the COVID-19 vaccine from people’s bodies
Exodus of medical staff is a global issue and not specific to any country – Dr Fong
The exodus of medical staff is a global issue and not specific to Fiji, Australia, New Zealand or the United States of America. This was stated by Permanent Secretary
88-year-old woman with pre-existing medical conditions dies at home last month
An 88-year-old woman who had received two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine and had pre-existing medical conditions died at her home on the 14th of last month. Permanent S
Survey shows Fiji has achieved SDG 2030 target of reaching below 12 deaths per 1,000 live births for neonatal mortality rate
Fiji has achieved the Sustainable Development Goal 2030 target of reaching below 12 deaths per 1,000 live births for neonatal mortality rate and 25 deaths per 1,000 live
Fiji Nursing Council launches new website
Procuring cabinets to store files and documents will be a thing of the past for the Fiji Nursing Council after their new website was launched by the Health Ministry's Chi
Some people test positive for viruses that cause hand foot and mouth disease or chicken pox – Dr Fong
Some people have tested positive for viruses that cause hand foot and mouth disease or chicken pox, which are diseases that also cause a rash similar to Monkeypox. Per
Come and donate blood in Pacific Harbour and save a life – Snowsill
“Be the reason for someone's heartbeat.†This is the call from the Director of Make a Difference Fiji, Renzy Snowsill who has organised a blood drive in pa
BSP completes Nawaicoba Nursing Station renovation
People in Nawaicoba, Nadi now have access to better health facilities as BSP has handed over the newly renovated Nawaicoba Nursing Station today. BSP Group Board Chair
Booster dose coverage nearing 50%
Almost half of our target population have now received the COVID-19 booster dose. As of yesterday, 149,998 people have received their first booster dose which is 48% o
2 villages on movement restriction as there is a resurgence of typhoid cases in Cakaudrove
Movement restrictions have been imposed for the villagers of Waivunia and Natua as the Health Ministry has confirmed 6 new cases in Waivunia Village in Nasavusavu and Nat
More GPs included in Free GP Scheme
An additional 23 General Practitioners have been included in the Free GP Scheme that will see more Fijians get access to free health services. While announcing the 202
$7.2m allocated for Savusavu and Labasa Hospitals and CWM Hospital maternity ward
People can expect better facilities at the Savusavu and Labasa Hospitals and at the CWM Hospital Maternity Ward as the Government has allocated $7.2 million for upgrade,
Ministry of Health receives 9,600 vaccines from French Government
As COVID-19 cases rise in the country, the Ministry of Health today received 9,600 doses of Moderna vaccine from the French Government. The Minister of Health Dr Ifere