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International Women’s Association President Judy Compain has come out publicly to voice her concerns on issues at the CWM Maternity Hospital that they had identified back in 2018. Compain says 4 and a half years
The Ministry of Health will identify ways to address the challenges faced by nurses and improve the health services in Nabouwalu Hospital. This was highlighted by the Minister for Health during his tour of the hea
The Ministry of Health and the World Health Organization are working together in reviewing the Food and Nutrition Policy to promote healthy eating in schools around Fiji. During a round-table discussion at the Fren
80% of deaths in Fiji have been caused by non-communicable diseases over the last few years. This was confirmed by Ministry of Health and Medical Services Chief Dietician, Ateca Kama during a round-table discussion
Patients of Namau Nursing Station in Ba will not have to sit around outside, under the trees, in the hot sun or rain, while waiting to be seen by the nurse as the BSP Financial Group has completed its latest Branch Comm
Permanent Secretary of Health, Dr James Fong has clarified that the XXB.1.5 variant is not in the country and it is not significantly more severe than the previous COVID-19 variants. Dr Fong highlighted this in a
We have to stop using fear tactics, like No Jab No Job policy. This was highlighted by the Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka in a Talanoa session in Yaroi Village in regards to COVID cases starting to increase in Fij
The 8-year-old boy who was an acute admission at the Levuka Hospital on Tuesday has been successfully airlifted to the CWM Hospital yesterday morning. The family of the boy posted a video online appealing to the p
75 medical interns were today reminded by the Health Minister, Dr Atonio Lalabalavu, that there will be a lot at stake as they need to meet the expectations of the Ministry and the needs of the people of Fiji. Whil
Shortage of water supply will now be a thing of the past for the 16 families of Sanawai settlement in Navuniyasi Village, Naitasiri after they received two 10,000 litre waters tanks from the Health Ministry. Settle
Permanent Secretary for Health, Dr James Fong says they have been advised that China is now open for inward and outward travel, and given the high level of the COVID-19 outbreak in China and the possibility of variant f
The Ministry of Health has recorded 38 new cases of COVID-19 and 7 reinfections since last Thursday. Of the 38 new cases recorded, 18 cases were recorded in the Central Division, 18 cases in the Western Division a
Remuneration packages for medical staff will need to be adjusted to foster retention and this has started with Laboratory technicians being transitioned to laboratory scientists at a higher salary level, enrolled nurses
The Ministry of Health has recorded 56 new cases of COVID-19, and 6 reinfections since the update last Friday. Of the 56 new cases recorded, 39 cases were recorded in the Central Division; 15 cases in the Western
Leading psychologist, Selina Kuruleca says the Fijian Elections Office and those in positions of power need to be very clear and honest about the processes as people feel their rights are being violated. She says t
The Ministry of Health has recorded 102 new cases of COVID-19 and 10 reinfections since the update last Thursday. Of the 102 new cases, 70 cases were recorded in the Central Division, 32 in the Western Division, wi
A former resident of Fiji who now lives in Australia, Lois Tanumi-Diethelm, has donated 10 wheelchairs to the CWM Hospital today through the Southern Princess Benefit Foundation. Tanumi says she saw a great need fo
The Reproductive Health Association of Fiji is encouraging people to get tested for HIV/AIDS to know their status. While marking World AIDS Day with the theme Equalize to remember those that have passed on and thos
76 new cases of COVID-19 have been reported by the Ministry of Health since last Thursday. Of the 76 cases, 42 cases were recorded in the Central Division, 33 cases in the Western Division and 1 case in the Norther
Misuse of antibiotics is among the main drivers underpinning the development of Antimicrobial Resistance. This was highlighted by the Ministry of Health, Head of Wellness, Dr Devina Nand while speaking at the a mu
