Health

Stronger support needed for student nutrition

Health Minister Dr Atonio Lalabalavu is calling for stronger coordination between the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Education to shape children’s health and dietary habits.

July 24, 2025 12:05 pm
 

Health

Shortage of mortuary space at Savusavu hospital raises concerns

The shortage of mortuary space at the Savusavu Hospital continues to be a major concern for residents of Savusavu and the wider Cakaudrove province.

July 24, 2025 7:30 am
 

Health

57 children under WOWS Kids Fiji care

Seventeen children are currently undergoing treatment for cancer under the care of WOWS Kids Fiji.

July 23, 2025 12:53 pm
 

Health

People of Vanuakula receive health services

People of Vanuakula Village in Naitasiri have received essential medical, counselling, and legal services through a mobile outreach clinic.

July 23, 2025 5:47 am
 

Health

Asia-Pacific risks HIV surge by 2050

The fight against HIV/AIDS in the Asia-Pacific is facing critical challenges due to funding cuts, rising infections, and gaps in prevention and treatment, says UNAIDS Regional Director Eamonn Murphy.

July 22, 2025 7:38 am
 

Health

New STEPS survey to guide Fiji's health strategy

Fiji will get to know where it currently stands in terms of non-communicable diseases by the end of this year.

July 22, 2025 5:57 am
 

Health

More needed to tackle NCDs: Ravunawa

Tackling the country’s rising non-communicable disease crisis will require more on-the-ground efforts, including community-led campaigns.

July 21, 2025 7:34 am
 

Health

Pacific kids to receive free heart surgeries

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

July 18, 2025 9:44 am
 

Health

Fiji’s silent HIV crisis is exploding

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

July 18, 2025 6:27 am
 

Health

$10m boost for free healthcare scheme

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

July 16, 2025 6:15 am
 

Health

WHO recommends injectable HIV shield amid Fiji’s alarming surge

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.

July 15, 2025 8:30 am
 

Health

HIV risk from illegal dental procedures, says Ministry

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

July 5, 2025 12:35 pm

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