Dozens of children from Fiji and the Pacific will receive free life-saving heart surgeries later this month.

Fiji is facing a sharp rise in HIV cases, with experts warning that treatment alone will not stop the epidemic.

The government has allocated $10 million in the 2025–2026 national budget to continue and expand the Free Medical Scheme for vulnerable Fijians.

The World Health Organization has recommended the use of injectable lenacapavir (LEN) twice a year as an additional pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) option for HIV prevention.

The Health Ministry is warning about a rise in illegal dental work being done outside licensed clinics.

The Fiji Medical Association is raising alarm over the Health Ministry’s failure to release updated HIV data for this year.

UNAIDS has commended the Government’s bold allocation of $10 million in the new budget to intensify HIV response.

Assistant Minister for Health Penioni Ravunawa admits that the rising number of HIV cases is placing increasing pressure on health resources and testing the system’s ability to respond effectively.

Fiji is turning to global partners to help fix gaps in its health system.

Fiji is exploring greater health cooperation with Indonesia, including access to medical training and services.

Renovations have commenced at Vunisea Hospital in Kadavu.

Food producers have been urged to reformulate their products, restaurants to offer low-salt options, schools and workplaces to create supportive food environments, and families to rethink how they cook and eat.