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
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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
8-year-old boy airlifted to CWM Hospital in stable condition
The 8-year-old boy who was an acute admission at the Levuka Hospital on Tuesday has been successfully airlifted to the CWM Hospital yesterday morning. The family of th
Health Minister reminds medical interns of the expectations of the Ministry and the people of Fiji
75 medical interns were today reminded by the Health Minister, Dr Atonio Lalabalavu, that there will be a lot at stake as they need to meet the expectations of the Minist
Health Ministry gives two 10,000 litre waters tanks to Sanawai settlement in Naitasiri
Shortage of water supply will now be a thing of the past for the 16 families of Sanawai settlement in Navuniyasi Village, Naitasiri after they received two 10,000 litre w
We are ready to review some public health border measures – PS Health
Permanent Secretary for Health, Dr James Fong says they have been advised that China is now open for inward and outward travel, and given the high level of the COVID-19 o
38 COVID cases recorded
The Ministry of Health has recorded 38 new cases of COVID-19 and 7 reinfections since last Thursday. Of the 38 new cases recorded, 18 cases were recorded in the Centra
Remuneration packages for medical staff will be adjusted to foster retention – Dr Fong
Remuneration packages for medical staff will need to be adjusted to foster retention and this has started with Laboratory technicians being transitioned to laboratory sci
56 new cases of COVID recorded
The Ministry of Health has recorded 56 new cases of COVID-19, and 6 reinfections since the update last Friday. Of the 56 new cases recorded, 39 cases were recorded in
Be clear about the processes as people feel their rights are being violated - Kuruleca
Leading psychologist, Selina Kuruleca says the Fijian Elections Office and those in positions of power need to be very clear and honest about the processes as people feel
102 new cases of COVID recorded
The Ministry of Health has recorded 102 new cases of COVID-19 and 10 reinfections since the update last Thursday. Of the 102 new cases, 70 cases were recorded in the C
Former Fiji resident Lois Tanumi-Diethelm donates 10 wheelchairs to CWM Hospital
A former resident of Fiji who now lives in Australia, Lois Tanumi-Diethelm, has donated 10 wheelchairs to the CWM Hospital today through the Southern Princess Benefit Fou
RHAF encourages people to get tested for HIV to know their status
The Reproductive Health Association of Fiji is encouraging people to get tested for HIV/AIDS to know their status. While marking World AIDS Day with the theme Equalize
76 new cases of COVID reported in the country
76 new cases of COVID-19 have been reported by the Ministry of Health since last Thursday. Of the 76 cases, 42 cases were recorded in the Central Division, 33 cases in
Misuse of antibiotics is among the main drivers underpinning the development of Antimicrobial Resistance – Dr Nand
Misuse of antibiotics is among the main drivers underpinning the development of Antimicrobial Resistance. This was highlighted by the Ministry of Health, Head of Welln
Health Ministry notes an increase in COVID-19 cases
The Health Ministry has noted an increase in COVID-19 cases in the country. From last Thursday to yesterday, the Ministry recorded 68 new COVID-19 cases. Permanent
Surgeons urged by the Health Minister to come out of operating theatres and collaborate more with communities
Surgeons attending the 2-day National Surgeons Conference at Tanoa Plaza in Suva have been urged by the Minister for Health, Dr Ifereimi Waqainabete to come out of operat
7-member FEMAT team travels to Tuvalu in response to COVID-19
A 7-member team from the Fiji Emergency Medical Assistance Team has left our shores for Tuvalu in response to a request from the Tuvalu Government and World Health Organi
Waqainabete commends Fiji Institute Medical Laboratory Science members for their role in Fiji's battle against the COVID-19
Minister for Health Doctor Ifereimi Waqainabete has commended members of the Fiji Institute Medical Laboratory Science for their role in Fiji's health sector and most imp