1,755 articles tagged "health"
An increase in influenza-like illnesses (ILI) has been reported across all four divisions. The Ministry of Health says the rise is consistent with Fiji’s usual flu season, which typically occurs during the cooler
To improve public health standards in Fiji, the Ministry of Health is reviewing both the Tobacco Control Act and the Food Safety Act. The Ministry says internal consultations are currently underway at Tamavua Twome
Unreliable power supply across remote and island health facilities to power oxygen concentrators remain a major challenge for the Ministry of Health. This was highlighted during the Eco Equity Asia-Pacific Conferen
Serious concerns about HIV/AIDS, drugs, rape, and domestic violence against women and girls have been raised by Minister for Lands, Filimoni Vosarogo, during the Tailevu Provincial Council meeting. Vosarogo says th
Cath labs will be installed at the Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Children’s Hospital next April to support more interventional procedures for children. This was highlighted during the Eco Equity Conference at the Uni
With climate change increasing surgical site infections and disrupting healthcare systems, the World Health Organization is supporting a regional framework to improve access to safe and affordable surgery in the Western
The climate crisis is a cause for major concern in the Pacific region, and the healthcare sector stands at a crossroads, where it can either continue contributing to the climate crisis or lead the transition to a sustai
Serious concerns are being raised as raw sewage has been overflowing from a manhole near Coronation Park in Lautoka, posing significant health risks. While speaking to fijivillage News, a concerned resident says th
The Ministry of Finance has revealed that while the Public-Private Partnership for the Free Medical Scheme has worked well and most General Practitioners get paid in a timely manner, the Ministry has also identified ano
Nadi Hospital has marked a major milestone in healthcare with the opening of its new Tuberculosis and Dermatology Centre and the launch of a comprehensive Maternal and Child Health Policy. World Health Organization
To promote wellness among civil servants and mark a key step, the Fiji Learning Institute for Public Service has opened a new gym in Nasese. Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka inaugurated the facility, highlighting tha
Fiji has been recognised by the World Health Organization for the elimination of trachoma, rubella and measles, marking a historic moment for public health in the nation. This achievement makes Fiji the 26th countr
As many will be indulging in sweets and snacks on the auspicious occasion of Diwali today, the Fiji College of General Practitioners is strongly reminding people to develop healthy eating habits, choose their food wisel
Concerns over the alleged discharge of waste from the Tavua hospital into the Nasivi river was raised during the Fijian Media Association’s 'Meet the Public and the Press' session at the Golden Event Centre in Tavua.
Non-communicable diseases and mental health challenges are lived realities for almost every Fijian family, with NCDs accounting for more than 80 percent of deaths in Fiji, hindering social development. Prime Minist
A request has been made by Ba businessman, Dinesh Prakash Chand to have the Ba Health Centre open on Saturdays to ensure a smoother flow of services. Chand raised this concern during the Fijian Media Association’
Fiji has a Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) of 48.1 deaths per 100, 000 live births, a clear sign that critical gaps in sexual and reproductive health care still exist. This was highlighted by the United Nations Popu
100 patients at Ba Vision, an eye clinic and surgery centre, are awaiting their surgeries after experts from India were prevented from performing the procedures. Ba Vision CEO, Jacqueline Luck highlighted this toni
A former councillor and representative of the Tavua Ratepayers and Citizens Association, has called for urgent improvements to Tavua’s infrastructure, especially the need for a new morgue at Tavua Hospital. Spea
Urgent action is needed as Labasa Hospital has not been providing CT scan services for two years because they do not have adequate power supply for a new CT scan machine that is sitting at the hospital. In July thi
