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18 children who have congenital eye conditions are excitingly waiting to have their eye operation at the Pacific Eye Institute this week. As we mark Eye Surgery Week this week with the theme Little Eyes Matter, CWM
Shocking statistics have been revealed as 70 cases of suicide have been recorded from January to August this year compared to 53 for the same period last year. From the 70 cases, 50 are males and 20 are females
Every time someone uses words like “ulukauâ€, “nutâ€, or “pagalaâ€, they contribute to the stigmatization and shame that stop so many Fijians from seeking mental health treatment. Prime Minister Voreqe Ba
At the back of the mind of every diver is the fear of the bends and I know because I used to dive myself. This was stated by the Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama while commissioning the newly refurbished Female Wa
The Fiji Dental Association has received a timely sponsorship of $10,000 from the Motibhai Group ahead of their annual conference, which will be held in Nadi, next month. Motibhai Group marketing and business deve
Fiji has increased its estimated new HIV/AIDS infections by 129 percent over the last decade from 2010 to 2021, putting it in a pool of 38 countries with alarming climbing infection rates, according to a newly released
UNAIDS says the Fiji Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey that was carried out in 2021 by the Fiji Bureau of Statistics, revealed concerning sexual health knowledge and practice. The survey was done in collaboration w
With 80 percent shares in Healthcare Fiji, the Fiji National Provident Fund has only 2 representatives on the board while Aspen Medical with their 20 percent shares, has 3 members. This has been confirmed by FNPF C
Aspen Medical will begin cardiac surgery at Lautoka Hospital by the end of this month. This comes as the National Federation Party has raised concerns that the people that were supposed to benefit from it are still
61 new COVID cases have been recorded in Fiji of which 32 new cases were recorded on Tuesday; 20 new cases on Wednesday and 9 new cases in the last 24 hours ending at 8 am yesterday. Of the 61 cases, 24 cases were
The Ministry of Health has today clarified that the 19 year old rugby player, Monika Koroidrekelevu who has unfortunately passed away, was admitted on 28th of June for an emergent surgical condition however in keeping w
47 new cases of COVID-19 have been recorded in Fiji of which 27 new cases were recorded on Friday, 13 cases on Saturday, 4 cases on Sunday and 3 new cases in the last 24 hours ending at 8 am yesterday. Of the 47 c
Lautoka Hospital has the equipment installed for free open heart surgeries to start this month. A spokesperson from ASPEN medical says cardiothoracic surgical services are being funded by the Fijian Government, as
Minister for Health Dr Ifereimi Waqainabete says groups moving around the country claiming to have the ability to remove the COVID-19 vaccine from people’s bodies are lying. Dr Waqainabete highlighted this after
The exodus of medical staff is a global issue and not specific to Fiji, Australia, New Zealand or the United States of America. This was stated by Permanent Secretary of Health Doctor James Fong while responding
An 88-year-old woman who had received two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine and had pre-existing medical conditions died at her home on the 14th of last month. Permanent Secretary for Health, Dr James Fong says they c
Fiji has achieved the Sustainable Development Goal 2030 target of reaching below 12 deaths per 1,000 live births for neonatal mortality rate and 25 deaths per 1,000 live births for under-five mortality rate. This i
Procuring cabinets to store files and documents will be a thing of the past for the Fiji Nursing Council after their new website was launched by the Health Ministry's Chief Medical Advisor, Dr Jemesa Tudravu. Speak
Some people have tested positive for viruses that cause hand foot and mouth disease or chicken pox, which are diseases that also cause a rash similar to Monkeypox. Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong
“Be the reason for someone's heartbeat.†This is the call from the Director of Make a Difference Fiji, Renzy Snowsill who has organised a blood drive in partnership with CWM Blood Donor Services at the Arts Vil
