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The water disruption at Navua Hospital did not last 7 days as reported by the media and neither were patients using the bushes to carry out their ‘business.’ The Ministry of Health has stated this after serious
The people of Dawasamu in Tailevu are calling on the Ministry of Health to post a doctor in their area to assist a single nurse in providing services to the district. Dawasamu District representative Alivereti Wesi
People have raised serious concerns regarding the Generation Fire Healing and Miracles Crusade which is promising to make cancers and diseases disappear, the lame walk, deaf hear, and to remove pains. International
The Ministry of Health has a surveillance system to look at the trends of infectious diseases, specifically looking at respiratory infections, including the various COVID-19 variants. The Head of Health Protection
Students along the Lami to Navua corridor have been reminded of the importance of maintaining hygiene by frequently washing their hands to prevent infections such as typhoid, diarrhoea, COVID-19, and other diseases.
People can take advantage of the free health check-up during the Diwali Mela in Nausori this Saturday which will be conducted by Shree Sanatan Dharm Pratinidhi Sabha of Fiji. Sabha General Secretary, Krishneel Tiwa
A mother is pleading for assistance to give her 3-year-old daughter a chance at life after she was diagnosed with severe aplastic anaemia in March and is undergoing treatment in India. Severe aplastic anaemia is a
Statistics have shown that the number of HIV/AIDS cases in Fiji had grown to 552 from January to June 2024, marking a 573 percent rise compared to 2017. While briefing permanent secretaries at the UNAIDS headquarte
People can expect an improved and better range of services from the Ba Hospital following the commissioning of the new hospital. While speaking at the opening, Minister for Health, Doctor Ratu Atonio Lalabalavu say
Good news as the new Waiqele Nursing Station will serve more than 6,000 people after the groundbreaking ceremony for the Station was conducted by the Minister for Health, Dr Ratu Atonio Lalabalavu. While officiatin
The St Giles Hospital has the capacity to take care of substance abuse patients, however, the gap lies in how they deal with patients afterwards. This was highlighted by the Minister for Health, Dr Ratu Atonio Lala
Good news for the residents of Vuo community in Labasa as they will soon have a medical centre close to them after the groundbreaking ceremony for Vuo Health Centre was done by the Minister for Health Dr Ratu Atonio Lal
10-year-old Namish Chaudhry, who has type 1 diabetes, says although it hurts, he has learnt to take his insulin shots every day and he can do everything he loves, but he just has to plan a bit differently. While sp
The Spinal and Injury Association of Fiji will continue to fight and advocate for accessibility on the roads, transportation and making Suva barrier-free for people with disabilities. Board Member and Association
Urgent action is needed to combat the HIV crisis in the country as 13 of our people have died in the first 6 months of this year, and according to the Minister for Health, Dr Ratu Atonio Lalabalavu, people will see the
The people of Korovou and surrounding areas will soon have an up-to-standard health facility as the Lodoni Health Centre is in its completion stage. The Health Ministry says the old Lodoni Health Centre was d
14-year-old Sako Vodivodi is trying to bring attention to mental health, one step at a time. Yesterday morning, accompanied by his cousins, the Year-8 International School Suva student walked over 11 kilometres in
In an effort to assist the country's National Blood Bank and address the ongoing need for blood for patients, Sai Prema Foundation Fiji and Fiji Red Cross Society have signed a historic collaborative partnership through
The International Women’s Association (Fiji) has just successfully completed renovations at the Colonial War Memorial Hospital’s Emergency Department IWA President Judy Compain says they were prompted by an urg
To combat illegal tobacco sales in the country, the Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the Fiji Police Force and the Suva Health Office, has intensified enforcement under the Tobacco Control Act 2010. The Mi
