Health

HIV infection prevalent among young people

Young people have been urged to engage in safe sex and get tested to learn their HIV status as statistics reveal that more young people are becoming infected with HIV.

August 1, 2023 4:26 pm
 

Health

YWAM Ship to assist MoH in boosting services

The Ministry of Health will sign a Memorandum of Understanding with YWAM Ships Aotearoa Limited as approved by cabinet.

August 1, 2023 4:04 pm
 

Health

Ministry sets up border health protection units

The Ministry of Health is working on a number of projects to ensure they are adequately resourced and better prepared for any future health crisis.

August 1, 2023 5:20 am
 

Health

Abstinence can help combat HIV: Church

Methodist Church of Fiji General Secretary Reverend Wilfred Regunamada has underscored the pressing need to address the global prevalence of HIV, extending the concern to Fiji.

July 31, 2023 4:24 pm
 

Health

Communication during health crisis remains a challenge

The ability to inform the public responsibly without panicking during an outbreak or health crisis remains one of the major challenges for the Health Ministry.

July 31, 2023 12:55 pm
 

Health

Salary adjustment for nurses confirmed

Health Ministry Permanent Secretary Doctor James Fong has confirmed the commencement of the long-awaited salary adjustment for nurses.

July 31, 2023 12:34 pm
 

Health

Ongoing issues in health facilities to be addressed

Health infrastructure and staff welfare remain ongoing issues that the Health Ministry is trying to address.

July 28, 2023 4:10 pm
 

Health

Move quickly to fight NCDs: Prasad

Deputy Prime Minister Professor Biman Prasad says stakeholders must move quickly to fight non-communicable diseases in the country.

July 24, 2023 10:13 am
 

Health

Health Center enhances its presence to encourage hospital visits

The Raiwaqa Health Center is confident that more people in the area need treatments and check-ups.

July 24, 2023 6:35 am
 

Health

Chemo costs exceed $40k

The Founder of Walk on Walk Strong has brought attention to the soaring costs of chemotherapy drugs for children battling cancer, surpassing a staggering $40,000.

July 21, 2023 12:53 pm
 

Health

Alarming teenage pregnancy stats revealed

The Ministry of Health has revealed that its Health Information Unit recorded 1, 279 teenage pregnancy cases from 2018 to 2021.

July 20, 2023 4:53 pm
 

Health

Infants to two-year-olds amongst children battling cancer

Walk on Walk Strong commonly known as WOWS is providing care and support to 82 children diagnosed with cancer.

July 20, 2023 4:34 pm

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