128 new cases of COVID-19 reported
128 new cases of COVID-19 have been reported for the 24 hour period that ended at 8am yesterday. 78 cases are from the Western Division, 45 cases are from the Central Division and 5 cases are from the Eastern Divis
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12 new COVID-19 deaths reported between 27th July and 5th September
12 new COVID-19 deaths have been reported between 27th July and 5th September. All these individuals were not vaccinated. The Permanent Secretary for Health, Dr. James Fong says four deaths were reported from the W
Hearing and Ear Disease Project launched to improve ear disease services for children
The Ministry of the Health has today launched the Hearing and Ear Disease Project and received two major packages of specialist medical equipment from the Australian Government. This will help the Ministry deliver
The virus will die out if unnecessary movement is prohibited – Dr Turagava
CWM Hospital Chief Surgeon, Doctor Josese Turagava has urged the people of Kadavu to refrain from unnecessary movement as this can assist in their work of eradicating COVID-19 from the island. He says this virus is
204 COVID-19 patients are currently admitted in hospital with 9 in critical condition
204 COVID-19 patients are currently admitted in hospital. 84 patients are admitted at the Lautoka Hospital, 17 patients are admitted at the FEMAT field hospital, and 103 are admitted at CWM Hospital, St Giles, and
96.5% of the target population have received at least one dose and 51.1% are now fully vaccinated nationwide
566,285 adults in Fiji have received their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine and 300,039 have received their second doses. Permanent Secretary for Health Dr James Fong says this means that 96.5% of the target popula
CWM Hospital is working on getting its services normalized to cater for COVID and non-COVID patients – Dr Fong
Permanent Secretary for Health Dr James Fong says they are remodelling their health service provisions to adapt to a more COVID Safe environment. Dr Fong says with the increase in the proportion of non-COVID admiss
200 new cases of COVID-19 with no COVID death reported yesterday
Permanent Secretary for Health Dr James Fong confirms Fiji has 200 new cases of COVID-19 for the 24 hour period that ended at 8am yesterday with 131 cases from the Western Division, 67 from the Central Division, 2 cases
96.5% percent of the target population have received at least of dose of a COVID-19 vaccine while 50.9% are now fully vaccinated
96.5% of the target population have received at least of dose of a COVID-19 vaccine while 50.9% are now fully vaccinated nationwide. According to the Ministry of Health's dashboard, 566,128 adults have received one
250 new COVID cases confirmed which includes 13 new cases in Kadavu
Permanent Secretary for Health Dr James Fong says Fiji has 250 new cases of COVID-19 with 186 cases from the Western Division, 51 cases are from the Central Division and 13 cases from Kadavu. Dr Fong says there are
71-year-old unvaccinated woman passes away due to COVID-19
A 71-year-old woman from Nausori has passed away due to COVID-19. Permanent Secretary for Health Dr James Fong says she presented to the CWM Hospital in severe respiratory distress. Dr Fong says she passed awa
Do not let your guard down now as we may have to follow the COVID safe protocols like masking and physical distancing for a long time even after we are fully vaccinated – Dr Sahukhan
The Head of Health Protection, Doctor Aalisha Sahukhan stresses that people should still follow the COVID safe protocols and we may continue to wear masks and adhere to the 2 metres physical distancing rule for a long t
Health Ministry records 8 new COVID-19 deaths
Permanent Secretary for Health Dr James Fong says Fiji has 8 new COVID-19 deaths to report for the period from the 27th August - 1st September 2021. 7 deaths were reported from the Western Division and 1 death was
Fiji records 290 new cases of COVID-19 with 25 new cases confirmed on Kadavu
Fiji has recorded 290 new cases of COVID-19. 128 cases are from the Western Division, 137 cases are from the Central Division and 25 cases are from Kadavu. Permanent Secretary for Health Dr James Fong says this m
7 new COVID-19 deaths include a 55 year old fully vaccinated woman who had underlying medical conditions
Permanent Secretary for Health Dr James Fong says a 55-year-old fully vaccinated woman with underlying medical conditions passed away on the 28th of August after she went to the Nadi Hospital in severe respiratory distr
Health Ministry lifts Nabouwalu containment protocols
The Nabouwalu Containment Protocols have been lifted after 14 Days. Permanent Secretary for Health Dr James Fong says this has been done because all 17 primary contacts have completed quarantine with negative tests
505 new cases of COVID-19 with 57 in Kadavu
Permanent Secretary for Health Dr James Fong says Fiji has had 505 new cases of COVID-19 for the 24 hour period that ended at 8am yesterday. 343 cases are from the Western Division, 105 cases are from the Central Divisi
10 new COVID-19 deaths for the period from the 26th to 30th of August 2021
The Health Ministry has confirmed 10 new COVID-19 deaths for the period from the 26th to 30th of August 2021. Seven deaths were reported from the Western Division and three deaths were reported from the Central Division
A lot of NGOs have beefed up their effort in supporting the Govt - Shaleen
Service providers need to show empathy to people during this crises as it is not about the numbers or an agenda but being there for the people of Fiji. This has been stressed by the Country Director of Medical Serv
56 member Govt team departs for Kadavu
A 56 member government team departed for Kadavu earlier this morning to attend to the increasing number of COVID-19 cases on the island. Chief Surgeon, Doctor Josese Turagava is leading the team. They are expe