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14 people have died because of Leptospirosis so far this year with 12 deaths in the Western Division, 1 death in the Central Division and 1 in the Northern Division. The Ministry of Health has recorded 179 cases o
We must act now and prevent future infectious disease outbreaks and pandemics caused by resistant micro-organisms. This was highlighted by the Permanent Secretary for Health Doctor James Fong during the World Anti
The former CEO of Sun Insurance, Lolesh Sharma who is the co-founder of Auckland’s new state-of-the-art health club, Snap Fitness Mairangi Bay says he will bring a similar gym facility to Fiji should there be a change
The Ministry of Health is working in collaboration with Police in monitoring houses of worship and that strict COVID-19 protocols are adhered to. The Ministry reiterates that only fully vaccinated people are to en
74 children living with childhood cancer in Fiji are currently being supported by WOWS Kids Fiji. While speaking at their International Childhood Cancer Day celebration at Tanoa Plaza Hotel, WOWS Kids Fiji Foundation C
11 people have died due to leptospirosis so far this year with the youngest being 6-years-old. Most of the deaths were between 16 to 35 years of age. Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong says they
Permanent Secretary for Health Dr James Fong has reassured all staff of the ministry that they will not lose their leave after the Fiji Nursing Association raised concerns that nurses have been recalled on their time of
Health Minister Dr Ifereimi Waqainabete has today objected to allegations that the reason that many nurses are resigning is because of work stress calling it false and unfounded. The claims were made by the Coordin
Minister for Health, Dr. Ifereimi Waqainabete confirms the CT scanner at Lautoka Hospital is not working since the first wave of COVID-19 and it couldn't be repaired. CT scan is a useful diagnostic tool for detect
The Ministry of Health has opened an expression of interest for pharmacies to open up Rapid Antigen Testing sites in communities. Permanent Secretary Doctor James Fong says once this is done, they will then look a
Health Minister Dr Ifereimi Waqainabete has confirmed that water sources in the islands of Vanuabalavu, Moala, Moce and Lakeba are safe for drinking after water samples collected from villages indicated that the pH and
Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong says after two years of non-stop COVID-19 coverage, he fears that the issue of Non-Communicable Diseases which is by far the number one killer of our people, has been se
The President of the Fiji Medical Association, Doctor Basharat Munshi says the Omicron variant of COVID-19 is now most probably the dominant variant in the country and there is still rampant community transmission.
Five people below the age of 19 years have died from COVID-19 during the third wave in Fiji. An analysis of the first 94 deaths in the third wave by the Health Ministry says the five deaths in the under 19 group we
155 people are currently admitted in hospitals around the country with COVID-19 but none of them are in severe or critical condition. This is a decrease compared to the 169 people that were admitted in the hospital
Health Minister Dr Ifereimi Waqainabete has highlighted that they will be sending some equipment to the Lomaloma Hospital in Vanuabalavu in Lau on Friday to assist in their fight against the increasing cases of COVID-19
People are advised to continue to follow the COVID safe protocols as there are many COVID-19 cases in the community, and with these increasing numbers in the community, our most vulnerable are at higher risk of being in
There are 169 people with COVID-19 currently admitted in hospitals around the country. None of these people are in severe or critical condition. There 78 COVID-19 patients admitted in the Central Division, 70
5,700 people lost their lives due to complications related to Non-Communicable Diseases in 2020. According to the Economic Burden Report Fiji 2018, the total burden of NCDs on the Fijian society due to lost hours o
Minister for Health Doctor Ifereimi Waqainabete has commended the high vaccination rate on Vanua Balavu and says the support from islanders towards Government's effort against COVID-19 is a fine example for the other is
