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Nine successful surgeries have been conducted for children born with congenital heart disease at the Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Children’s Hospital within three days led by pediatric cardiac specialist, Doctor Shaun Se
Health Minister, Doctor Atonio Lalabalavu says there has been no decision made to remove the International Women's Association, and they welcome any assistance from people and organizations after information surfaced th
Direct attempts were made earlier this week by the Ministry of Health to disengage from the International Women’s Association who have been voluntarily assisting the ministry in upgrading facilities at the CWM’s Mat
Unsafe sexual practices and the use of injectable drugs have been identified as the contributing factor to the rise of HIV and AIDS cases in Fiji, and the latest new HIV statistics show a near doubling of new cases diag
DPP Lawyer Laisani Tabuakoro has requested the Suva Magistrates Court today to expedite the case against former Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama, former Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum and former Health Minister N
Former Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama, former Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum and former Health Minister Neil Sharma will appear in court for the Health Ministry tender case today. The three have been charg
Severe pneumonia and newborn illnesses are the leading causes of death among children in Fiji. This has been revealed by Pediatrician Associate officer Dr. Stephen Howie from the University of Auckland during the R
The Ministry of Health is instituting a nationwide recall of “Hot and Tasty†brand Peanuts (150g) after receiving an alert from the International Food Safety Authorities Network specifically regarding the noncomplia
As we look forward to World Health Day, Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says a day exercise shouldn't be restricted by age, it should be part of our lifestyle and we should all continue to stay fit and contribute to a he
A healthy baby should have 20 teeth, an adult teeth should have 32 teeth and a senior citizen must have 20 teeth at the end of their life if you do not have the right number of teeth then you have an oral problem.
All health facilities in Suva will be open today, and the Ministry of Health is working closely with the Water Authority of Fiji to ensure that all affected health facilities will remain open. The Ministry says it
Former Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama, former Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum and former Health Minister Neil Sharma’s bail has been extended by the Suva Magistrates Court. The three who have been charge
Fiji and Australia have further strengthened their commitment to working together to improve Fiji’s healthcare system as the Minister for Health, Ratu Atonio Lalabalavu, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Fin
1 in every 7 persons in Fiji has Chronic Kidney Disease. Permanent Secretary for Health, Dr Jemesa Tudravu highlighted this at the World Kidney Day celebrations at the Fiji National Kidney Centre in Nadera. /+
People residing in Naibita, Manu, Wailevu, Nabulini and Nailega in Tailevu have requested the Government to ensure that adequate health services are provided in all health facilities in Fiji. The National Developme
Non-communicable diseases or lifestyle diseases continue to be the main disease burden for our people contributing to 80 percent of all deaths in the country and 40 percent of premature deaths according to Health Minist
The Health Ministry is facing a real uphill battle with the increasing number of cases of HIV and AIDS as Fiji recorded an alarming 415 new HIV cases last year compared to 245 cases in 2022. According to the Global
The signs are clear that many people are asking for one of the most basic needs to be supplied by the authorities, which is continuous water supply. Access and continuity in the supply of clean water remain a prominen
The Ministry of Health is currently in talks with the Ministry of Rural and Maritime Development on identifying solar powered mortuaries for Vunisea. Minister for Health Dr Atonio Lalabalavu highlighted this to fi
8-year-old Elenoa Gukiwasa, a survivor of last year's tragic bus accident in Lautoka, has successfully undergone a prosthetic limb fitting procedure in Sydney, Australia. Gukiwasa was financially supported by the
