The Health Ministry highlights a disturbing trend of illegal sales of cigarette rolls in the country, with 42 individuals charged by the Tobacco Control and Enforcement Unit in the past three months.

Health Minister Dr Atonio Lalabalavu has acknowledged that there are salary discrepancies affecting healthcare workers.

The Fiji Medical Association highlights significant challenges facing Fiji’s healthcare infrastructure.

The Ministry of Health has revealed a deeply concerning trend where doctors are increasingly reluctant to be posted to rural and maritime communities.

Health Minister Dr. Atonio Lalabalavu reassures the public that the Korovisilou Health Centre in Serua will soon be operational.

The Ministry of Health and Medical Services acknowledges the positive trend of approximately 100 new doctors entering the healthcare system each year.

Months of effort have paid off as over 70,000 Fijians will now benefit from the newly refurbished Nausori Health Centre, officially opened today.

Admissions to St. Giles Hospital for drug and substance abuse has increased significantly with 103 cases recorded in January alone.

The Ministry of Health has provided clarification on the cessation of outpatient services at the CWM Hospital in Suva, following concerns raised by Opposition MP, Penioni Ravunawa.

The Ministry of Health says it is aware that AstraZeneca has recently announced the withdrawal of its COVID-19 vaccine worldwide citing a surplus of available updated vaccines that target new variants of the virus.

The Ministry of Health and Medical Services has expressed concern about the dangerous practice of drug use involving needles and syringes.

There is always a shortage of blood in every hospital around Fiji, and blood donation remains one of the greatest needs in Fiji.