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The angiogram at the CWM Hospital has been fixed however there are still some technical issues that needed to be sorted out while the National Kidney and Research Centre is fully operational. National Federation Pa
The announcement on changes to domestic travel quarantine protocols is expected today once vaccination coverage data in Vanua Levu and some of the maritime islands is obtained. Permanent Secretary for Health, Docto
Permanent Secretary for Health Dr James Fong says Fiji’s quarantine protocols to support international travel have been adjusted to take into account the increasing protection gained by having fully vaccinated persons
Volunteers from ANZ Fiji’s Staff Foundation have distributed refreshment packs to around 500 frontline healthcare workers between the Navua and Nausori corridor, CWM Hospital and Lautoka Hospital. The ANZ Fiji S
Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong says they do not see any necessity in making COVID-19 vaccinations mandatory for eligible children as the uptake has been really good. Some parents have asked why v
There have been 59 cases of completed suicide and 98 attempted suicide cases from January to 1st November this year. Out of the 59 cases, 43 were men while 11 were women. Renowned psychotherapist, Selina Kur
Permanent Secretary for Health Doctor James Fong says they are currently having a logistical challenge in providing the support for testing during quarantine because of the large volume of social travellers that have in
Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong says people do not need to wear a mask on the road if they are keeping a safe distance from others however masking is mandatory for indoor public areas, public transport
As part of their social responsibility, the Suva Retailers Association has donated about 30,000 face masks and 240 bottles of hand sanitizers which are worth $15,000 to the Ministry of Education today. Minister for Ed
Australia has provided Fiji with over 1 million doses of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, and the Australian High Commissioner has praised Fiji’s efforts in containing the outbreak and thanked the frontline workers f
62 new cases of COVID-19 have been recorded with 34 new cases recorded on Thursday and 28 new cases recorded yesterday. There has been one COVID-19 death. Permanent Secretary for Health Dr James Fong says a 78
91% of the eligible population in the Bua Province have received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine while 62% have received their second dose, and the Bua Provincial Council is now aiming to increase that number b
The Sai Prema Foundation Fiji in conjunction with Fiji Cancer Society is providing free breast cancer examinations, medical consultations and awareness workshop to underprivileged women throughout this week. Durin
The Health Ministry has recorded 60 quarantine test results of concern from around 700 travellers to the North over the 7-day period from 20th to the 26th of October. Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James F
Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong says all COVID-19 positive cases in the North will require activation of containment protocols after claims that some people who went from Suva to a funeral outside the
Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong has confirmed that people going out for a jog do not need to wear a mask. This follows some questions from members of the public. Prime Minister, Voreqe Baini
The children of Joseva Tubuna who died due to pancreatic cancer in Suva managed to pay their last respect to their late father after they were given approval by the Ministry of Health to travel from Batiki, Lomaiviti to
Minister for Health Doctor Ifereimi Waqainabete is urging villagers in Yasawa to get vaccinated as this can save lives and open doors for tourists to return to the islands when travel restrictions are lifted. While
The Minister for Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation Rosy Akbar is urging women to have their regular doctor check-ups because early detection will save lives. While officiating at the Soroptimist Pinktober, Ru
Hotels and tour operators in Fiji that welcome tourists must all become Care Fiji Commitment Certified by the COVID-19 Risk Management Taskforce. The Care Fiji Commitment Certification will be the industry standard
