The Fiji Red Cross Society is urging communities, particularly in the Western Division to take precautions against a potential surge in climate-sensitive diseases as floodwaters begin to recede.

The lack of consistent training programs for nurses is leading to inefficiencies within the healthcare system, impacting the quality of care provided.

With the recent spell of heavy rain and flooding around the country, the Ministry of Health and Medical Services is urging people to boil drinking water and adhere to basic hygiene practices.

The Health Ministry has issued an urgent advisory for residents in flood-affected areas to take precautions against waterborne diseases as heavy rains and flooding continue.

The UNDP is suggesting that Fiji could potentially generate $900 million by investing $15m in implementing stronger tobacco control measures.

Implementing a complete ban on smoking in all public places could reduce exposure to secondhand smoke in Fiji.

The Health Ministry has proposed an increase in tobacco taxes, aiming to raise up to $53 million in revenue over the next five years.

Two of Fiji’s leading medical authorities are calling for extraordinary measures to tackle Fiji’s rising HIV cases.

Health Ministry permanent secretary Dr. Jemesa Tudravu says the findings of an immunization survey will help shape health policies and programs moving forward.

In a bid to address Fiji’s essential medicine supply issues, Pacific Specialist Hospital is establishing a pharmaceutical manufacturing plant to improve access to vital drugs.

Fiji continues to struggle with vaccine hesitancy, which has been made worse by misinformation and disinformation, particularly regarding COVID-19 and the Human Papillomavirus (HPV).

Consultant Pediatrician at the Colonial War Memorial Hospital, Dr. Priya Kaur says that health literacy makes a lot of difference when it comes to HIV.