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We have filled up most of the 800 positions that were left vacant by nurses that have gone overseas. Permanent Secretary for Health, Dr James Fong stated this at the induction of 233 nurse interns today when asked
Following concerns raised by residents and patients on the filthy conditions of toilets, broken doors, and taps in Navua Hospital, Permanent Secretary for Health Doctor James Fong confirms necessary repair works have co
Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong confirms there is no outbreak of scabies however, a programme is underway to try and reduce the incidents of scabies. He says scabies has always been around in Fij
The health system in Fiji has been boosted with the induction of 233 nurse interns today who will be posted to different health facilities around the country for 18 months before they are registered as nurses. Whi
Good news for people in Labasa as government has approved the funding of $7,222,547.06 for the refurbishment works for Labasa hospital which once completed, will serve the people of the Northern division in supporting t
More than 1,200 Fijians die from tobacco smoking every year, and it is also causing Fiji millions of dollars of economic loss due to health care costs and productivity loss. While highlighting this during the Worl
The Ministry of Health will be able to sort something out for the nurses in the upcoming budget. Permanent Secretary for Health, Dr James Fong highlighted this in regards to concerns being raised by the Fiji Nurse
Let us continue to work hand in hand, leveraging our expertise, resources, and innovation to create a healthcare system that serves the needs of every Fijian. This has been highlighted by the Minister of Health Dr
There is an overall shortage of many specialities, surgery is one of them, and this is due to two operating theatres not working, and a shortage of nurses. This has been stated by Permanent Secretary for Health, Dr
The Indian government has committed to build a 100 bed super speciality hospital in Fiji that will also benefit the people of the Pacific. Acting Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad say
We need to be sure on the way tobacco is promoted, it has to be understood that fixing to get a short term gain, cannot be justified by our long term pain. Permanent Secretary for Health, Dr James Fong highlighted
A 10 year dream has finally come to fruition for Ethel Rozie Mohammed who has opened up Loloma Kauwai, the first Care-Giving Agency in the country. Mohammed currently employs 9 qualified care-givers who do hospice,
The Spinal Injury Association today received a Wheelchair Accessible Van from the Government of Japan to assist the Association with their transportation difficulties. The Spinal Injury Association says that today
Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong says the doctor facing the allegation of unprofessional conduct relating to comments made to a mother after a miscarriage, is undergoing an evaluation and counselling pr
Patients and staff at the Navua Hospital have been without water supply since last Thursday as the hospital’s internal booster pump has malfunctioned, which is expected to be repaired by this Thursday. Some staf
The Health Ministry will be conducting a mass typhoid vaccination in all four subdivisions in the North from the 4th of July, and will run for the next 8-weeks. The Ministry says with a population of about 130,000
Evidence shows that when midwives are supported, they can deliver 90% of the sexual, reproductive, maternal, adolescent, and health needs of the population. The Minister for Health, Dr Atonio Lalabalavu highlighted
The newly built Pacific Specialist Healthcare in Legalega, Nadi will be providing open heart surgeries. Director Pravish Kumar says they do not want their patients to face the hassle of going overseas for these tre
The upcoming opening of the Pacific Specialist Healthcare Hospital in Legalega Road in Nadi will be the biggest and South Pacific's first-ever private multi-specialist hospital. The Fiji Hotel and Tourism Associat
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services and the World Health Organisation are concerned with the detection of liquid dosage medications containing Ethylene Glycol (EG) and Diethylene Glycol (DEG) in the South Pacifi
