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People in Fiji have become more desensitized to trauma, particularly when it comes to violence against women and children and while emotional wounds from past events continue to affect communities, many have become numb
The expertise, compassion, and tireless efforts of the Guangdong Province and the Bright Journey Medical Team have brought hope and healing to countless individuals, making a tremendous difference in those they have se
International Women’s Association Fiji President, Judy Compain is today questioning why women have to buy endosamplers to diagnose gynecology related issues including cancer at the public hospitals. This device i
Fiji Medical Association President Dr Alipate Vakamocea says they extend their sincere appreciation to the Ministry of Health and Medical Services and the Ministry of Civil Service for their decision to reverse the chan
Due to the remote location of Naraiyawa Village in Namosi, residents are fortunate enough to have a dispensary that will assist them with minor injuries with the help of the village nurse. fuel service stati
Permanent Secretary for Health Dr Jemesa Tudravu has stated that the issue of overtime compensation for allied health staff in salary band F has been amicably resolved following consultations with the Ministry of Civil
The Fiji Nursing Association has raised questions with the Ministry of Health about why the maternity unit in Navua Hospital is still in operation, as it is not safe to accommodate any deliveries or ante-natal and post-
Good news as continuous radiology and pharmacy services will be provided at the government hospitals after the Ministry of Civil Service gave an exemption to the staff on Band F salary scale and above to be paid overtim
Serious concerns are being raised by the public as the Ministry of Health has decided that radiology services and pharmacies at Government hospitals and health centres close at 4.30pm after a recent circular from the M
About 200 people are living in the streets of Lautoka with addiction to glue and hard drugs while 12 months ago there were 90 people on the streets. Adult Teen Challenge Fiji’s Executive Director, Hemraj Mangal
The Ministry of Health is expecting a response from the Ministry of Civil Service by this afternoon or tomorrow to ensure that radiology and pharmacy services at CWM Hospital normalise and staff on salary Band F and abo
There is no shortage of funds for the Ministry of Health to ensure that all the services and equipment are available in the hospitals. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad highlight
The Fiji Nursing Association has raised grave concerns over the safety of their members working in the Navua Hospital, where there has not been a reliable supply of running water and the hospital's physical structure it
The Ministry of Civil Service is expected to resolve the issue by this afternoon, where Ministry of Health staff on salary scale Band F were unable to receive time off in lieu due to a staffing shortage, which has disru
President of the Fiji Medical Association, Doctor Alipate Vakamocea has come out today saying the reduced services at CWM Hospital based on the recent changes to civil service overtime remuneration under Circular 14/202
The Ministry of Health wishes to inform members of the public that allegations of Radiology and Pharmacy staff going on strike at the Colonial War Memorial Hospital are false
Serious concerns are being raised by the public as the Ministry of Health has decided that radiology services and pharmacies at Government hospitals and health centres close at 4.30pm after a recent circular from the Mi
Spending hundreds of dollars travelling to Korovou, Nausori or Suva to access medical services will be a thing of the past for thousands of Fijians residing in the districts of Dawasamu, Namena, and Sawakasa in Tailevu
We need to be health cautious given the number of people who die from Non Communicable Diseases and change our eating habits and eat more plant base foods instead of processed foods. This was highlighted by Nutriti
A Tongan medical team comprising three doctors conducted free medical checks for Tongans who came to celebrate Tonga Day at the Api Tonga Church, where they celebrated their culture and heritage. Hundreds of Tongan
