The pediatric wards at Colonial War Memorial Hospital in Suva are operating beyond capacity due to a rise in dengue fever cases and respiratory illnesses.

Hospitals are witnessing a concerning rise in flu-like illnesses and dengue fever among children.

The public-private partnership between Lautoka and Ba hospitals has seen improvements over the past two years.

A meeting was held to discuss expanding women’s health services, with a focus on improving screening programs for cervical and breast cancer.

A businessman who owns a medical centre, accommodation property and car dealership, is looking to establish a mini private hospital in Suva.

As of February 23, Fiji has recorded a total of 2,436 dengue cases.

Nine percent of health care facilities around the country are yet to have internet connectivity.

A Vanuatu tourism executive has become the first international to undergo open heart surgery at the Pacific Specialist Healthcare Hospital in Nadi.

The Ministry of Health acknowledges the concerns recently raised by the Fiji Labour Party regarding Tavua Hospital and is working to address the issues highlighted.

In light of the heavy rains and flooding associated with Tropical Cyclone Rae, the Health Ministry is calling on Fijians to boil untreated water to minimize contamination.

The Fiji Cancer Society has stressed the urgent need for local medical students to pursue specialist studies in oncology, as demand for cancer treatment continues to rise.

There is an urgent need for governmental action to establish robust air quality standards and long-term monitoring programs in Fiji and the Solomon Islands to mitigate health risks from poor air quality.