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Good news as International Women's Association Fiji has completed and handed over a brand-new Maternal-Fetal Scan Unit at the CWM Hospital. IWA Fiji President, Judy Compain says today was a proud and meaningful mi
The Ra Maternity Hospital has celebrated 55 years of operation, marking a significant milestone in maternal healthcare in Ra Province. At just $30 for admission and delivery, the hospital remains affordable for fam
A desperate father is pleading for assistance as his 13-year-old daughter has been left blind by a tumour and is now unable to eat as her condition worsens. Katalina Sokiveta who is a Year 8 student at Veiuto Prima
Ministry of Health Wellness Unit Head, Dr Devina Nand says diabetes remains one of the biggest killers in Fiji and continues to drive high rates of disability, including foot amputations, kidney disease and vision loss.
Good news for the people of Fiji as the new Sri Sathya Sai Specialist Centre will open tomorrow in Viseisei, Lautoka to provide specialized services. Sai Medical Services Director Dr Rajat Gyaneshwar says the Centr
Health Minister, Doctor Ratu Atonio Lalabalavu has been called out by International Women's Association Fiji President, Judy Compain after his comments that "Rome was not built in a day and we will continue to try and i
A major refurbishment of the Waiyevo Subdivisional Hospital in Taveuni is set to transform healthcare delivery for more than 17,000 people across Taveuni and nearby maritime communities. The project will expand mat
A 46-year-old has become the first-ever patient to receive a life-saving cardiac stenting procedure at the Lautoka Hospital Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory (Cath Lab). Resident of Votualevu, Nadi, Vimlesh Kumar
Fiji’s fight against HIV and AIDS has received a major boost with the handover of life saving anti retroviral drugs valued at around $2.5 million from the Government of India. Minister for Health, Dr Ratu Atonio
High Court Judge Justice Usaia Ratuvili will rule on 28th November after former Health Minister Dr Neil Sharma's counsel, Wylie Clarke made a submission seeking $20,000 from the State as they delayed the trial for Dr Sh
Dentists and oral health practitioners play a crucial role in infection prevention and control, early detection of HIV-related oral manifestations, and the safe management of patients living with HIV/AIDS. The Assi
Immediate quarantine measures have been put in place for the Yasawa and Mamanuca islands after the invasive Tongan fruit fly known as bactrocera facialis were detected there. The Biosecurity Authority of Fiji says
With only two wooden hospital beds at the Moala Health Centre and one new bed donated by Save Our Supplies (SOS) Australia, concerns remain that this is still not enough to meet the community’s healthcare needs.
The people of Moala are now better supported in healthcare services through a donation of medical equipment from Save Our Supplies (SOS) Australia, which includes 30 boxes of mini-surgical kits, circumcision kits, 10 po
A 69-year-old grandmother will be able to see her 5-year-old granddaughter again after receiving life-changing cataract surgery through the China (Guangdong) "Bright Journey" to Fiji mission. Varomue Marans says sh
Over 100 patients will be receiving free of charge cataract surgeries today by the China (Guangdong) "Bright Journey" to Fiji mission at the Pacific Eye Institute. This marks 10 years of the "Bright Journey" to Fij
Minister for Health Dr Ratu Atonio Lalabalavu says the Ministry continues to face a workforce issue in terms of nursing numbers and is doing its best to address the situation. While responding to comments by Opposi
Opposition MP Alvick Maharaj has questioned how the government can claim victory in the health sector when the basic physical environment for delivering care is falling apart, however, Minister for Health Dr Atonio Lala
Fiji is set to take a major step in addressing the nation’s growing drug problem, with the Ministry of Health and Medical Services leading efforts to establish the country’s first National Alcohol and Drug Recovery
Defence counsel for former Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama, former Attorney-General Aiyaz-Sayed Khaiyum and former Health Minister Dr Neil Sharma have asked in the Suva High Court today if their trial can be called ne
