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Concerning statistics have been released by the Health Ministry’s Health Information Unit (HIU), which show an alarming rate of teenage pregnancies within the iTaukei community. The Ministry says the statistics o
The number of new HIV infections in Fiji has surged by a staggering 260 percent since 2010, making Fiji the second fastest-growing epidemic in the Asia Pacific region. The Health Ministry says a detailed analysis
Health professionals are aiming to address the challenges of oral health and to improve oral health care in our communities. This was highlighted by the Fiji National University’s College of Medicine, Nursing and
The preparation for the Amazing Wheelbarrow Race - Bara Battle fundraiser organised by the Frank Hilton Organization is well underway as teams took part in a successful training session early this morning despite cold a
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services is issuing a preliminary advisory to inform the public about a recent incident involving a chemical spill in the Walu Bay Creek area, which resulted in a dark blue colouration
70-80% of total deaths are attributed to NCDs alone, while the burden of premature mortality from NCDs also weighs heavily, constituting 30-40% of all related deaths in our country. Ministry of Health Chief Medical
Mother of four, Saghira Sardar who has made Fiji her home for the past 11 years could not hold her emotions as her 2-month-old daughter received the gift of life from Sai Sanjeevani Children's Heart Hospital. Sarda
The 100 bed Pacific Specialist Healthcare Hospital has officially been opened by Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka in Legalega, Nadi that will provide services such as neurosurgery, urology, cardiology, general surgery, p
There are currently 36 confirmed cases of leptospirosis in Kadavu, with 40 percent of those cases being children under the age of 18 and 17 percent being children under the age of 9. The Health Ministry says a res
31 cases of Leptospirosis have been confirmed from Kadavu in the first 6 months of this year where one person has died. The health Ministry says there have been 72 suspected cases, 49 admissions and 15 critically i
It is going to be a difficult task but we have clearly put our focus on the maintenance of our existing infrastructure, and overall improvements in service delivery. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance P
The Health Ministry will begin administering the typhoid vaccines in the northern division on the 4th of July and will run for the next 8 weeks. The Health Ministry says that 26,000 Typhoid Conjugate Vaccines vials
The Ministry of Health has confirmed that 3 of the 5 mortuary trays at Levuka Hospital are now in operation while a separate team of technicians departed Suva last night bound for Vunisea Hospital in Kadavu. They
The Ministry of Health is concerned after receiving reports of minors using a mixture of substances to make what is termed as Kopen or locally as ‘FlipFlop’. The Ministry says this consists of ground suki mixed wi
Postpartum depression is not something that you see everywhere, which is why we want to throw light on this very important issue that is affecting thousands of women in Fiji. ASK4HELP founder Asinate Savu Korocowir
Patients admitted at the Navua Hospital have again raised concerns as the water and power outage continues, and they are calling for help as they believe that no one cares for them and they are left to suffer. Thei
The Ministry of Health has confirmed that the disturbing videos of capsules with nails being distributed at the CWM Hospital is fake. They say the video is being circulated on social media, in particular Facebook.
Close to 800 people attended the CWM Hospital clean-up campaign organised by the CWM Board of Visitors this morning. More than 20 organisations took part in the campaign. Joana Cane, who is the coordin
The Ministry of Health has sent out an alert advising the public not to purchase or use skin whitening cosmetic products labelled as Goree Beauty Cream (with Lycopene), Goree Day & Night Beauty Cream (Oil Free) and
The infrastructure repair works and electrical upgrades at the Levuka Hospital are currently underway while the mortuary works in Levuka and Kadavu should be starting in 2 weeks. This was highlighted by Permanent S
