Patients in need of immediate medical attention who are facing financial constraints will still have access to high standard health care, thanks to an initiative by the Pacific Specialist Healthcare hospital.

The Ministry of Health and Medical Services is working to restore full radiology and laboratory services at Savusavu Hospital.

The government has assured the public of its readiness to implement policies and allocate funding if necessary to address potential risks from the global outbreak of human metapneumovirus (HMPV).

Concerns have been raised over staffing shortages affecting the quality of patient care in hospitals across the country.

The Fiji Nursing Association will focus on key priorities including improving the working conditions of nurses and ensuring their active participation in ongoing healthcare reforms at their first Annual General Meeting in April.

Repairs to the dysfunctional patient lift at CWM Hospital in Suva are underway.

Fiji Nursing Association has raised serious concerns about the challenges faced by maritime nurses, particularly in terms of safety, equipment, and pay.

The Ministry of Health is working closely with the World Health Organization to monitor the media reports on the increase in Human Metapneumovirus cases in China.

The Ministry of Health is closely monitoring measles alerts and reports in Australia and New Zealand.

The new lifts for the Colonial War Memorial Hospital in Suva are expected to arrive by next month.

The Fiji Medical Association is calling on the government to make healthcare a priority, urging immediate action to fix critical infrastructure issues that are affecting the hospital’s ability to deliver timely care.

Amid challenges in Fiji’s healthcare system, the government is collaborating with local private hospitals and international partners to strengthen healthcare services.