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As the government has already set the wheels in motion by amending the retirement age from 55 to 60 years of age, the Ministry will prioritize the improvement of their 220 health facilities and the associated infrastruc
Faith-based organizations such as the Methodist Church in Fiji, Shree Sanatan Dharam Pratinidhi Sabha of Fiji, Fiji Muslim League, Fiji Mission of the Seventh Day Adventist, the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Suva, and t
The Fiji CDC confirms that Influenza B/Victoria is now the predominant influenza strain in circulation, and likely the cause of this ‘second’ surge of influenza-like illness cases being reported and observed locally
The attrition rate for health care workers has been abnormally high over the last 12 to 24 months and facilitated by many pull and push factors that includes emigration, the search for greener pastures, education, famil
Concerned Fijians have raised the issue of the shortage of beds at the Colonial War Memorial Hospital as some have said they have resorted to lying on benches and chairs while waiting for bed space to free up at times.
The country has recorded 7 new COVID-19 cases since last Thursday Of the 7 new cases recorded, 2 are from the Central Division; 5 cases in the Western Division; with nil cases in the Eastern Division and Northern
Since COVID-19, there has been a huge backlog of elective cases, and the teams are doing their best in trying to make sure that the patients are receiving their care. CWM Hospital Medical Superintendent Dr Luke Na
A lot of work needs to be done in order to improve the Health Sector in the country and as a Government, we are committed to addressing these challenges to provide better services for everyone. The Deputy Prime Min
The British High Commissioner to Fiji Doctor Brian Jones will be hosting the Board of Visitors of the CWM Hospital to an event at his residence this evening to raise funds for the hospital. He says they all need t
A lifetime bond has been formed by Anne Bajata and Savaira Kalokalo’s family after accommodating them for the last couple of weeks. Bajata who is from the Solomon Islands was recently in Fiji with her 18-month-ol
The Ministry of Health has alerted the general public of a surge in leptospirosis cases in the province of Macuata and Bua in the Northern Division. It says from 1st January 2023 to 26th February 2023, there were
The Health Ministry has been given a boost in their fight against infectious diseases as the Government of Japan has given a grant of US $2.25 million towards supporting the Digital Health for Infectious Diseases Contro
Questions are now being raised on the effectiveness of the cleaning of the CWM Hospital by the outsourced contractors as the Government Tender Board had approved the contract for the provision of cleaning services at a
2 doctors from Australia and New Zealand are in the country to perform heart surgeries at the Sai Sanjeevani Children’s Hospital in Nasese. Dr John Wright from Auckland’s Starship Hospital, and Children's Heart
Mokani villagers and community members came out in numbers to donate their blood for a good cause to make a real difference in their community. The Mokani Youth Club and the Mokani Rugby Club are working closely w
Mereseini Baleilevuka who represents Adi Cakobau School Ex Scholars, says she travelled from Nadi to be part of the CWM Hospital Cleanup Day as she felt it was important for her to take part and support other people.
The CWM Hospital Cleanup Day has just ended and it received tremendous support as various organizations and associations came to volunteer. Dr Esther Batiri Williams who is the Chairperson for the Board of Visitors
The CWM Hospital Cleanup Day has received tremendous support as over 1000 individual volunteers have registered to help. Dr Esther Batiri Williams who is the Chairperson for the Board of Visitors says they had to
The Australian Government has provided vital medical equipment to hospitals in Fiji for safe and quality care for mothers and their babies, to support the growing number of midwifery and obstetric care needs in the coun
Assistant Minister for Women and Poverty Alleviation, Sashi Kiran says they will continue with their conversation and partnership with the St Giles Hospital and the Ministry of Health to look into the increasing challen
