15 new cases of typhoid recorded while 120 new cases of dengue fever confirmed
15 new cases of typhoid have been confirmed by the Health Ministry. There have been 67 confirmed cases of typhoid fever this year. Permanent Secretary for Heath, Docto
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2 more deaths due to leptospirosis
Two more people have died due to leptospirosis. The Permanent Secretary for Health, Dr. James Fong says a 27-year-old died in the Lautoka Hospital on March 10th, and a
Dr Waqainabete and Dr Fong say there is no shortage of penicillin after claims made by Prof Prasad
Minister for Health, Doctor Ifereimi Waqainabete says there is no shortage of penicillin in the country after claims made by the National Federation Party Leader, Profess
Health Ministry receives donations worth more than $126,000 to assist in their fight against COVID
The Ministry of Health has today received items worth more than $126,000 from the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints that will help them in their fight again
Health Ministry receives equipment and vehicles that is expected to boost routine vaccination for more than 80,000 children
The Health Ministry has received five vehicles and equipment from the Japanese Government and UNICEF that is expected to boost routine vaccination efforts for more than 8
Man says he took his grandfather to 3 health centres and no doctor attended to him
Health Minister Dr Ifereimi Waqainabete says if somebody has decided not to keep a health centre open, then that person has to be disciplined after a man told Attorney Ge
Dr Fong says they are supporting current efforts to have more testing sites throughout Fiji to which travellers can book for testing, without requiring a hotel stay
The Permanent Secretary for Health Dr James Fong says they are supporting current efforts to have more testing sites throughout Fiji to which travellers can book for test
FEMAT support team covers 152 communities in Rakiraki
The Ministry of Health’s FEMAT support team was able to cover 152 communities in Rakiraki during their 2 weeks outreach program. Permanent Secretary of Health D
How much taxpayers will have to pay for the outsourcing of biomedical facilities in hospitals – NFP Leader
National Federation Party Leader, Professor Biman Prasad has questioned how much the taxpayers will have to pay for the outsourcing of biomedical facilities in public hos
245 dengue fever cases in Fiji last week
245 cases of dengue fever were recorded in Fiji last week. The Health Ministry says there have been 965 confirmed cases of dengue fever so far this year. It confirm
25 deaths from leptospirosis so far this year
A 19-year-old from Taveuni and a 24-year-old from Macuata have been confirmed as the latest deaths from leptospirosis in Fiji. The Health Ministry says there have been
5 people including a 1-year-old die from typhoid
Five people have lost their lives due to typhoid this year which includes a 1-year-old from Lautoka. Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong says an 18-year-
Govt in the process of outsourcing biomedical facilities like x-ray, MRI machines & CT scanners in public hospitals - AG
Minister for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum confirms they are in the process of advertising for all the biomedical facilities including x-ray machines, magnetic resonance i
Something needs to be done to ensure unhealthy practice of smoking and drinking is not passed down to younger generation – Deo
Ministry of Health’s Chief Health Inspector Vimal Deo says tobacco and alcohol abuse are two major causes of non-communicable diseases in the country and something
Non-communicable diseases cost the Fijian Economy between $248.6 million to $406.4 million in 2015 – Dr Waqainabete
Minister for Health Doctor Ifereimi Waqainabete says the financial cost of the four major non-communicable diseases to the Fijian economy was in the range of $248.6 milli
The flu is not the same as the common cold so seek medical attention if you have symptoms of concern - Health Ministry
The Health Ministry says influenza or the flu is not the same as the common cold and you should seek medical attention if you have difficulty in breathing or shortness of
COVAX is looking at providing some pediatric doses for 5 to 12 years old in Fiji – Dr Fong
Permanent Secretary for Health Doctor James Fong has confirmed that COVAX is looking at providing some pediatric doses for 5 to 12 year olds in Fiji. Dr Fong highlight
Angiogram and Catheter lab installed at the CWM Hospital and procedures have started again
The Angiogram and Catheter lab has been installed at the CWM Hospital and the procedures have started from yesterday. Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong
Hearing impairment affects 80,000 Fijians at some point in their life – Dr. Fong
Permanent Secretary for Health Doctor James Fong has confirmed hearing impairment affects 80,000 Fijians at some point in their life. Dr. Fong says this represents the
Fiji Medical Association condemns alleged assault of doctor at Wainibokasi Hospital
The President of the Fiji Medical Association, Doctor Basharat Munshi has strongly condemned the alleged assault of a doctor at the Wainibokasi Hospital, and has labelled
AG confirms upgraded Ba and Lautoka hospitals to open in a few months and provide open-heart surgeries
Attorney General and Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum has confirmed that a team from Aspen Medical is in Fiji and is upgrading the Ba and Lautoka hospitals to off