Urgent need to have a pacemaker service at CWM Hospital – Dr Kapadia
A General and Interventional Cardiologist based at the Gold Coast University Hospital in Australia and former Fiji resident, Doctor Vijay Kapadia who grew up in Amy Stree
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We are focused on carrying out infrastructure improvements more efficiently for all health facilities – Dr Fong
Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong says they are focused on carrying out infrastructure improvements more efficiently for all health facilities. Doctor
We now have a medical professional conclude that there seems to be no money to invest in the improvement of our hospitals – Prof. Prasad
National Federation Party Leader, Professor Biman Prasad says the FijiFirst Government has been living in denial about the rot of public health and medical services in th
Patients still waiting for their heart surgeries at Aspen Medical in Lautoka
Some patients are still waiting for their heart surgeries at Aspen Medical in Lautoka. A man says that he had initially been informed that a surgical procedure will be
One child in every classroom in Fiji could have Rheumatic Heart Disease – Cure Kids Fiji
Rheumatic Heart Disease is the leading disease-related cause of death for young people in Fiji. Cure Kids Fiji Community Organization Manager Erini Tokarua says statis
Teenage pregnancies, HIV and Sexually Transmitted Infections on the rise in Fiji - Nakolinivalu
Teenage pregnancies, HIV, Sexually Transmitted Infections, Urinary Tract Infections and prostate cancer are now on the rise in Fiji. This has been highlighted by the R
New Covid variant detected in three NZ border cases
New Covid-19 variant BQ.1 has arrived in New Zealand with three cases detected at the border just before arrival testing was scrapped. The new variant was said to be o
The newly upgraded hospital in Lautoka will make cardiac surgeries available 24 hours for the first time in history - PM
The newly-upgraded Aspen Hospital in Lautoka will make cardiac surgeries available in Fiji 24 hours for the first time in history, thanks to a partnership with the Austra
13 new COVID cases as Dr Fong says strengthening our ability to live with COVID means we remain vigilant
13 new COVID cases have been recorded since the 15th of this month. 4 cases were recorded in the Central Division and 9 cases were recorded in the Western Division.
Stigma to mental health is deeply rooted amongst the youths in Fiji - Catherine
Stigma to mental health is deeply rooted and this has become a major concern amongst the youths in Fiji. During the Youth Mental Health Forum 2022, Mental Health and D
Registration at the Rehabilitation Clinic starts on Monday
Amputees are being urged to register at the Tamavua Twomey Hospital as a team from the Jaipur Foot Organisation will be in the country from November to run a lower-limb p
18 children who have congenital eye conditions are expected to have eye operations at the Pacific Eye Institute
18 children who have congenital eye conditions are excitingly waiting to have their eye operation at the Pacific Eye Institute this week. As we mark Eye Surgery Week t
70 suicide cases from January to August this year
Shocking statistics have been revealed as 70 cases of suicide have been recorded from January to August this year compared to 53 for the same period last year. From th
Every time someone uses words like “ulukau”, they contribute to the stigma and shame that stop so many people from seeking treatment – PM
Every time someone uses words like “ulukauâ€, “nutâ€, or “pagalaâ€, they contribute to the stigmatization and shame that stop so many Fi
PM commissions new Decompression Chamber at CWM
At the back of the mind of every diver is the fear of the bends and I know because I used to dive myself. This was stated by the Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama whil
Fiji Dental Association receives sponsorship from Motibhai Group ahead of their annual conference
The Fiji Dental Association has received a timely sponsorship of $10,000 from the Motibhai Group ahead of their annual conference, which will be held in Nadi, next month.
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
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