A 6th Pacific Island Chief Dental Officer meeting is currently underway in Suva to discuss the Global Oral Health Strategy and pave the way towards establishing a Global Oral Health Action Plan for the region.

The number of new HIV infections has surged by a staggering 260% since 2010, making Fiji the second fastest country in the Asia Pacific with the HIV epidemic.

The World Bank has stepped in to assist Fiji in improving its health infrastructure and services.

Minister for Local Government, Maciu Nalumisa admits that anyone can access Vunato Landfill in Lautoka as they do not have strict security measures.

Some residents, especially the elderly, who witnessed a bus carrying primary school student’s tumble in Lautoka last month are still trying to recover from what they saw.

The Health Ministry has embarked on a mission to address severe electrical and sewage problems plaguing Navua Hospital.

Lifeline Fiji has emphasized the importance of discussing suicide in a sensitive manner, avoiding exaggeration or sensationalism that may further burden individuals already struggling with suicidal ideations.

The increase in excise tax on alcohol and tobacco (five percent) and carbonated and sugar products indicates government’s intent to tackle the non-communicable disease crisis in Fiji.

The newly-opened private hospital, Pacific Specialist Healthcare in Nadi has successfully delivered its first baby last weekend.

The Health Ministry has issued a strong advisory, urging individuals with chronic diseases to refrain from visiting the Vunato Area in Lautoka until the smoke from the ongoing rubbish dump fire subsides.

Fiji recorded 46 HIV-related deaths last year, which is also the highest in the region and for Fiji.

The youngest patient to have undergone heart surgery last week at the Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Children’s Hospital in Suva was an eight-week old baby.