Five of seven patients who were rushed to the hospital over the weekend after consuming Pina Colada at Warwick Resort have now been discharged.

Nineteen children in the Central Division have been diagnosed with HIV so far this year.

Fiji has maintained high infant vaccination rates.

A Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade spokesperson says consular assistance is being provided to two Australian families in Fiji.

A collaborative effort between the Kadavu Health Team and the Sai Prema Foundation has identified 52 new cases of rheumatic heart disease in children during an echo screening program conducted this week.

Given the geographical location of Kadavu, teleconferencing has become an essential tool for hospital operations, says Acting Senior Medical Officer Dr. Krishan Prasad.

Health Minister Dr Atonio Lalabalavu says ongoing water supply challenges faced by the Colonial War Memorial hospital in Suva is currently beyond their control.

The misinterpretation of HIV and AIDS awareness messages could unconsciously encourage risky sexual behavior among youths, according to Fiji Medical Association President Dr. Alipate Vakamocea.

The Colonial War Memorial Hospital is facing water supply issues due to low water pressure in the Water Authority of Fiji’s supply line.

Health Minister Dr Ratu Atonio Lalabalavu says contrary to concerns raised by Fiji Medical Association president Dr Alipate Vakamocea, they have sufficient HIV test kits available in stock.

The Punjas Medical Health Centre in Lautoka has been upgraded to a Tier 2 facility, making it a ‘one-stop shop’ for medical services for people in the area.

Permanent secretaries were informed by New Zealand Public Service Commission Policy Director Callum Butler on their focus on decentralisation in the public sector and efforts to address HIV and AIDS during a webinar organised by Fiji’s PSC.