Health Ministry sets out protocols for Monkeypox
People can expect a return of contact tracing and isolation protocols if cases of Monkeypox are found in the country. This has been highlighted by Minister for Health,
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Many people in Fiji have been alive today through unpaid blood donors – Dr Waqainabete
Many people in Fiji have been alive today through unpaid blood donors. This was highlighted by the Minister for Health, Dr Ifereimi Waqainabete following a march in Su
Health Minister alluded to the proven fact that any counselling that involves both partners in all family planning matters, is a good means to promote family values - Dr Fong
The Health Minister’s response in the itaukei language was that both husband and wife should be part of the counselling process for family planning matters. Th
Staff at Lautoka and Ba Hospitals receiving technical assistance and expertise
Fijians can look forward to improved healthcare system as the staff at Lautoka and Ba Hospitals are receiving technical assistance and expertise from a team of senior exe
Fiji records 61 more COVID-19 cases
61 people have tested positive for COVID-19 since the last update on Monday. According to the Ministry of Health, 38 cases were recorded in the Central Division; 18 ca
Fijians urged to get COVID-19 booster dose in light of the increase in cases
Fijians are being strongly advised to get their booster dose as immunity from COVID-19 vaccination wanes over time. Permanent Secretary for Health Doctor James Fong sa
55 participants to benefit from a 3-day Computing for Health Professionals Training
55 participants including Ministry of Health officials, RFMF personnel and other officials will benefit from the Computing for Health Professionals Training that was offi
Health Ministry begins survey to understand parents perception regarding vaccination for 5-11 year old children
Parents are being asked about their perception regarding vaccination for children between the ages of 5 to 11 years ahead of the Ministry of Health’s rollout of th
41 new COVID cases since Thursday
There have been 41 new cases of COVID-19 recorded in Fiji since last Thursday. This includes 7 cases on Friday, 10 cases on Saturday, 11 cases on Sunday and 13 cases i
Fiji’s booster dose coverage now at 43%
43% of the target population in Fiji has received their booster dose and Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong says the current noticeable increase in cases i
PM calling on Fijians to end this cycle of early deaths because of NCDs
With more than 12,000 Fijians losing their lives because of Non Communicable Diseases in the last 2 years, Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama is calling on people to end t
Fiji in talks with WHO regarding monkeypox vaccine
Discussions are being held between the Health Ministry and World Health Organization to ensure Fiji gets access to vaccines and medications used to treat monkeypox. Th
More than 1,200 deaths due to tobacco use and exposure to second-hand smoke every year
15 people lose their life every minute we speak because of tobacco, and this makes tobacco one of the biggest public health threats in the world, particularly in Fiji.
1,200 deaths due to tobacco use each year in Fiji
Each year, Fiji records more than 1,200 deaths due to tobacco use and exposure to second-hand smoke. That's according to Assistant Minister for Health Alexander O'Conn
Increase in people becoming ill with cold and flu-like illnesses
There has been an increase in people becoming ill with cold and flu-like illnesses, especially infants and children under the age of 5. This is because of the dry and
43 new cases of COVID-19
43 new cases of COVID-19 have been recorded by the Health Ministry since Tuesday with 24 cases alone in the last 24 hours. There are 101 active cases. The national 7-da
Elderly woman with multiple comorbidities dies from COVID-19
An 82-year-old woman from the Central Division who had been bedridden with multiple comorbidities for a number of years has been confirmed as Fiji’s latest COVID-1
Death of a woman in her 20s at Lautoka Hospital is a suspected suicide case for now
The death of a woman in her 20s at Lautoka Hospital is a suspected suicide case for now until the post mortem is conducted. Police confirm the woman who was a patient
Much needed help provided to Saint Giles Hospital
Much needed refurbishment works as well as equipment to help boost patient care and experience at Saint Giles Hospital are being provided by the Fiji Program Support Faci
Marked increase in people being admitted at Saint Giles Hospital
There has been a marked increase in people being admitted at the St Giles Hospital when compared to previous years. This has been revealed by Director Nursing Services
Use stats when talking about mental health issues – Kuruleca
Talking about mental health issues from a statistical point of view would be a good start to have discussions on the issue. While highlighting this, renowned Psychiatr