1,755 articles tagged "health"
Over 10,000 Fijians in the provinces of Nadroga, Navosa and the highlands of Ba will benefit from the new Navosa Sub-Divisional Hospital in Keiyasi which will be opened by Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama today. The
All adults in the UK will be offered their first dose of a coronavirus vaccine by the end of July. This pledge has been made by UK’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson. More than 17 million people have been given
Over 10,000 Fijians in the province of Nadroga and highlands of Ba will benefit from the new Navosa Hospital in Keyasi which is expected to be opened next Tuesday. Final preparations are underway for the opening of
Anti-vaccination protesters have gathered across Australia ahead of the launch of the country's coronavirus vaccination programme. Protests were held in cities including Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane, with partici
People can expect dialysis services in the next few weeks at the National Kidney Research and Treatment Centre in Nadera. Minister for Health, Dr Ifereimi Waqainabete says the government moved mountains to bring a
Stri Sewa Sabha has contributed $37,277.40 towards purchasing surgical equipment for the Sai Sanjeevani Children's Heart Hospital that is expected to open in the next few months. Stri Sewa Sabha member, Lalita Shar
About 200 babies born every year in Fiji have congenital heart disease which is 60 times more prevalent than childhood cancer. Sai Sanjeevani Children’s Heart Hospital Director, Doctor Krupali Tappoo says 50% of
Local Nephrologist Dr Amrish Krishnan has refuted the statement made by Health Minister Dr Ifereimi Waqainabete that government paid for his nephrology training in New Zealand. While responding to NFP MP Lenora Qe
Leptospirosis, Dengue and Typhoid have claimed seven lives so far this year. 5 people have died from leptospirosis, one has died due to typhoid while another person died from dengue. The Ministry of Health say
Minister for Heath, Doctor Ifereimi Waqainabete says they are providing subsidised dialysis treatment in Labasa and will soon provide it in the West and Suva although National Federation Party MP, Lenora Qereqeretabua s
The Health Ministry says the supply of paracetamol (Panadol) is currently available in the Ministry’s pharmacies and health facilities around the country, contrary to statements made in parliament this week. The
Children, pregnant women and their families who are diagnosed with Rheumatic Heart Disease will continue getting better treatment and screenings as the New Zealand government has provided further assistance of NZ$3 mill
Minister for Health Dr Ifereimi Waqainabete stresses that the generator which was brought by the family of the woman who died following an asthma attack at Savusavu Hospital was only used to keep the deceased in the mor
Permanent Secretary for Health Dr James Fong has admitted that the condition of the Savusavu Hospital is not up to par and they would welcome anyone who is willing to help with the maintenance work. This is after a
Health services are expected to be boosted after the Ministry of Health received US $952,380 worth of medical supplies from the World Bank today. Minister for Health, Dr. Ifereimi Waqainabete says this donation has
New Zealand has so far provided over $5 million in assistance to Fijians who have been affected by the recent Cyclones In his Waitangi Day Message, the New Zealand High Commissioner to Fiji Jonathan Curr says New Z
A mother of four who is suffering from a rare kidney disease has been receiving assistance from people including the Assistant Minister for Health, Alex O’Connor. Hanfakaga Motofaga’s recent diagnosis revealed
Athletes and officials will not be required to receive a COVID-19 vaccine in order to take part in this year's Tokyo Games. It comes as the International Olympic Committee published its first version of the Tokyo 2
A family is still wanting more answers after a 23-year-old woman died following an asthma attack at Savusavu Hospital on Sunday morning while Health Minister, Doctor Ifereimi Waqainabete says they provided the best trea
Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong stresses that every traveller coming into Fiji is quarantined following comments put up on facebook by a former executive and politician. Tomasi Vakatora has poste
