Health

MoH slams inaccurate posts on Valelevu foot clinic

The Ministry of Health and Medical Services has clarified issues from a social media post regarding the Valelevu Foot Clinic, saying the claims were inaccurate.

March 27, 2026 12:01 pm
 

Health

Media urged to help curb HIV crisis as cases surge

Media organisations are being called on to play a stronger role in Fiji’s HIV response, as the country faces a rapidly evolving outbreak.

March 26, 2026 7:58 am
 

Health

Shortage of nutritionists puts public health at risk

A growing shortage of qualified nutritionists is raising serious concerns about public access to proper dietary guidance and long-term health outcomes.

March 24, 2026 4:45 pm
 

Health

TB cases surge as Fiji faces growing health threat

Fiji is facing a growing tuberculosis crisis, with health officials warning that urgent national action is now critical.

March 24, 2026 4:30 pm
 

Health

CWM East wing temporarily closed

The East Wing Lift of the Colonial War Memorial Hospital is currently out of service due to a mechanical fault.

March 24, 2026 3:38 pm
 

Court

Ex-investigator links Sharma to hospital tender emails

Prosecution witness Alifereti Wakavesi told the Suva High Court that former Health Minister Dr Neil Sharma was directly involved in a hospital equipment tender.

March 24, 2026 1:37 pm
 

Health

Eye health warning issued for coastal communities

Health officials are warning Fijians living in coastal and maritime communities to take urgent steps to protect their eyesight, as two preventable conditions continue to threaten vision.

March 24, 2026 11:06 am
 

Health

Women urged to prioritise health amid diabetes struggles

A woman living with Type 1 diabetes for two decades is urging others not to let the condition define their lives, as she shares a powerful story of resilience, discipline and hope.

March 21, 2026 4:38 pm
 

Health

MOH concerned with rising tooth decay

Increasing cases of tooth decay among children are becoming a growing public health concern in Fiji, according to Health Minister Dr. Atonio Lalabalavu.

March 20, 2026 5:14 pm
 

Health

National policy to tackle rising RHD cases

The Ministry of Health today launched the National Acute Rheumatic Heart Disease Policy, aimed at strengthening care, support, and monitoring of the disease in the country.

March 20, 2026 1:10 pm
 

Health

New X-ray machines rolled out to improve healthcare access

The Ministry of Health has today commenced the dispatch and installation of new floor-mounted general X-ray machines at Lami Health Centre, Vunidawa Subdivisional Hospital in Naitasiri, and Korovou Hospital in Tailevu.

March 19, 2026 5:14 pm
 

Health

Obesity crisis a national threat as women hardest hit: Dr Lalabalavu

Minister for Health Dr Ratu Atonio Lalabalavu has issued a strong warning that obesity and diabetes are among Fiji’s most urgent health threats, with women disproportionately affected.

March 19, 2026 1:27 pm

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