Breast cancer survivor Bogi urges Fijians to get screened after early diagnosis
59-year-old breast cancer survivor Mere Bogi is encouraging Fijians to undergo regular screenings after early detection helped save her life.Bogi shared this during
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$10,000 Pinktober donation brings hope and second chances to cancer patients in Fiji
A new hope has been given to cancer patients in Fiji as $10,000 raised through Pinktober initiatives by IHG Hotels will support life-saving treatments and care. FNPF-o
101 free screenings conducted in Macuata for Pinktober awareness
A total of 101 screenings were conducted in Macuata to empower health through Pinktober Awareness Program including 41 breast examinations and 36 pap smears. The Minis
Tamani challenges men to get their wives tested for cervical and breast cancer as there are a lot of cases
Men are being challenged to ask their wives to get a pap smear and get tested for breast cancer as sometimes, when women get something in their report and require further
Centenary Women's Methodist Fellowship celebrate Pinktober by getting their check-up at the Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Medical Centre
The Centenary Church Women's Methodist Fellowship took the initiative of celebrating Pinktober differently as they organised a plan to get their members checked up at the
Police conduct morning training to commemorate Pinktober month
To commemorate the month of Pinktober, the Western Division Police Headquarters staff took some time off from their busy schedule to train together this morning. The t
100 percent of police deaths are linked to NCDs – Acting COMPOL
Acting Commissioner of Police Juki Fong Chew says it is sad to note that 100 percent of police deaths are linked to Non-Communicable Diseases. While launching the Pink
Men should be included in discussions about breast cancer – Akbar
Men should be included in the discussions about breast cancer because the biggest support will come from your spouse, partner and children. This has been highlighted b
10 of the 21 SODELPA parliamentarians confirm they want a SODELPA ticket for 2022
Only 10 out of the 21 SODELPA parliamentarians have indicated that they intend to contest the 2022 General Elections under SODELPA. Party Leader Viliame Gavoka says it
One of the objectives of the Pinktober Fundraiser was to bring SODELPA members together – Ro Teimumu
SODELPA parliamentarian and Party Vice President Ro Teimumu Kepa says one of the objectives of their Pinktober Fundraiser today was to bring SODELPA members together.
It is a concern that women are turning up at hospitals in the late stages of breast cancer - Akbar
Minister for Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation, Rosy Akbar says it is a great concern for them to know that women are turning up at hospitals in the late stages of
Fiji records up to 600 new cases of cancer out of which 98% are breast cancer cases – Akbar
Fiji records up to 600 new cases of cancer and 130 breast cancer diagnosis in both men and women and 60 to 70 breast cancer surgeries every year. This was highlighted
Cancer cases in Fiji
From January 2019 to August 2020, there were 187 breast cancer cases recorded in Fiji. This is according to data collated by the Surgical and Pathology Departments at
54 women from Nadonumai Village, Lami getting free breast exams at Sai Sanjeevani Medical Centre
54 women from Nadonumai Village in Lami are getting free breast exams at the Sai Sanjeevani Medical Centre today. While speaking at the Pinktober Morning Tea at the Me
Breast cancer survivor shares an inspiring story about her journey
A breast cancer survivor, Vosita Katonivere Taleniwesi is urging men to support the women in their families who have been diagnosed with breast cancer as women tend to d