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More women will now be able to get tested for cervical issues as the Ministry of Health has received a donation of over 2,000 expert HPV assay kits and other essential supplies. While speaking at the handing over c
Former Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama, former Attorney-General Aiyaz-Sayed Khaiyum and former Health Minister Dr Neil Sharma's case has been transferred to the High Court for trial. They appeared before Magistra
Former Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama, former Attorney-General Aiyaz-Sayed Khaiyum and former Health Minister Dr Neil Sharma appeared before Senior Magistrate Sufia Hamza for a hearing on the State’s motion to hav
Following allegations of mistreatment of patients who suffered minor heart attacks and strokes at the Valelevu Health Centre, Minister for Health Dr Ratu Atonio Lalabalavu says they do not condone staff mistreating pati
The Health Ministry is hoping to receive more funding to battle the increase in HIV cases in the upcoming budget. Minister for Health Dr Ratu Atonio Lalabalavu says the Ministry received $6 million for this financi
When food is unsafe due to harmful bacteria, viruses, parasites, or chemical contaminants, it can lead to up to 200 diseases, ranging from minor injuries to life-threatening conditions. Minister for Health, Doctor
Recent statistics have revealed a concerning rise in HIV cases in Fiji, with 1,583 new diagnoses recorded between January and December 2024 - and of these, a staggering 90.3% are iTaukei which is equivalent to 1,430 ind
Following 4 confirmed cases of meningococcal disease and the death of a child between April 21st and May 5th in the Central Division, no other cases have been confirmed and this does not meet the criteria for an outbrea
The Health Ministry is looking to increase taxes on tobacco as the cost of tobacco-related illness on the economy is about 4.3 times more than the revenue generated by cigarette taxes. While raising serious concern
66 percent of women did not speak to their employers about adjustments made to support them during menopause. This has been highlighted by the Ministry of Health’s Gynaecologist with a special interest in Gender-
The Pacific Specialist Healthcare CEO, Pravish Kumar has called for tax incentives for health providers serving both; local and foreign patients. Kumar proposed this during the Nadi Chamber of Commerce Business For
A psychiatrist based in Suva, Doctor Violet Erasito says around 10 percent of women who give birth annually in Fiji are affected with peripartum depression. Peripartum depression occurs during pregnancy when the wo
23 cases of HIV in children have been recorded by the Ministry of Health from January to September 2024. While speaking at the Fiji Medical Association Central Mini-Conference at the Holiday Inn in Suva, Dr. Miriam
As cancer contributes to 11 percent of all deaths in Fiji, the Pacific Specialist Healthcare is planning to bring radiotherapy treatment for cancer patients. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professo
Aspen Medical has opened a new Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory (cath lab) at Lautoka Hospital, which it says signifies an advancement in the provision of world-class cardiac care for the residents of Lautoka and the
The motion hearing for the health tender case against Voreqe Bainimarama, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum and Neil Sharma will be held on June 10th. Magistrate Sufia Hamza has told the defence counsels to make sure their clien
Assistant Minister for Health & Medical Services Penioni Ravunawa has made a call to the Commonwealth on behalf of the Fijian Government to leverage partnerships with global health agencies such as the World Health
Discussions on the 100-bed super-speciality hospital have been going well with India’s High Commission to Fiji, Suneet Mehta, acknowledging the government of Fiji for the allocation of land where the hospital will be
The Health Ministry is urging parents to make thoughtful choices about their children’s nutrition, especially when it comes to snacks. While conducting an outreach program on Tuvuca Island in Lau, Dental Officer
Fiji can now source its medicines and medical equipment from India after the Fiji Government through the Ministry of Health signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Indian Government today. Representing the Fi
