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33 cases of Lupus were recorded by the Health Ministry between 2016 and 2020, with 67 percent of the cases comprising Indigenous iTaukei. Marking International Lupus Day and celebrating the sixth anniversary of th
Great news as the overtime payment for medical imaging technologists and senior pharmacy technicians will continue. This is after concerns were raised by the public and medical professionals, questioning the Minist
The overtime pay for medical imaging technologists, senior pharmacy technicians, biomedical technical officers, dental technicians, junior physiotherapists, health inspectors, tobacco control enforcement officers, super
Minister for Health Dr Atonio Lalabalavu has stated that they have sufficient supply of saline solution bottles to last Fiji for the next 5 to 6 months. This is after the Ministry received several container loads w
As part of its urgent response to Fiji’s escalating HIV outbreak, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Ministry of Health, has announced the handover of lifesaving HIV and TB medicines and diagnosti
As usual, the Leader of the Fiji Labour Party is lying again. This is the response from the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad, on behalf of Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka and Hea
Calls are being made to provide a waiver of VAT on all medical consultations and procedures, remove VAT and reduce duty on the importation of all medical equipment and consumables to encourage further investments and de
One shop in Nausori town was closed by the Health Ministry’s Food Unit, and four prominent retail outlets were issued with abatement notices after they were found to be non-compliant with sanitary conditions and hygie
There are 47 people in Fiji living with hemophilia, a serious genetic bleeding condition that can lead to life-threatening complications. This was revealed by the Fiji Hemophilia Foundation during World Hemophilia
In 2023, the Fiji Haemophilia Foundation estimated that over 100 individuals in Fiji are affected by this condition and currently 47 Fijians live with haemophilia, 33 registered with the foundation. This has been h
Good news for the people of Natewa in Cakaudrove as the Natewa Health Centre has received much-needed medical supplies and equipment. Fiji Pine Group's Executive Chairman, Ratu Rakuita Vakalalabure, visited and don
Great news as the Savusavu Hospital has received physiotherapy equipment and towels worth more than $5,000, donated by Medical Aid Abroad, New Zealand. In an interview with fijivillage News, the Subdivision Medical
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad says the government’s focus for the upcoming national budget will be continuing to improve infrastructure, development, health, education, and serv
While New Zealand’s easing of visa laws has been welcomed with open arms by Pacific islanders, the management of Fiji's largest state-of-the-art 130-bed specialty private hospital is thinking of returning the favour w
It is challenging to be completely self-sufficient when operating in Fiji due to ongoing shortages of essential medical supplies — including basic items such as surgical gowns, swabs, and sponges. Speaking to fij
Accessing vital healthcare services for Tuberculosis is a challenge for people living in remote islands. This is the sentiment shared by Ministry of Health Tuberculosis expect Dr Kositino Turaga while speaking duri
A desperate mother is making a heartfelt plea for assistance in raising money for her 13-year-old son, Manvit Manish Lal who is battling a rare skull tumour. Manvit’s family needs $21,000 for treatment in India b
Minister for Health Dr Ratu Atonio Lalabalavu says saline solutions are in stock at the Fiji Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Services Centre (FPBS) while IWA (Fiji) President Judy Compain asks where are the 3,000 units th
To combat the recent outbreak of dengue, the Suva City Council has mobilized its Health Inspectors to actively support the Ministry of Health. The Council says over the past few days, Council officers have been on
The International Women’s Association (Fiji) delivered 10 cartons of saline solution to the CWM Hospital Children’s Ward yesterday afternoon, on top of the ones they delivered on Tuesday and questions are being aske
