Health

More doctors needed to cut waiting hours

High patient demand at the Samabula Health Centre is being addressed with longer operating hours, more medical officers, and additional consultation space to reduce waiting times.

October 5, 2026 7:33 am
 

Health

Technology speeds eye screening

New screening technology is making it faster to identify vision problems, allowing eye specialists to assess thousands of people across Fiji in just seconds.

October 5, 2026 7:30 am
 

Health

Needle and syringe programme set for rollout

The needle and syringe programme is now set for rollout after Parliament passed amendments to the HIV/AIDS Act.

October 1, 2026 7:10 pm
 

Health

HIV law change fast-tracked

The Government is fast-tracking changes to Fiji’s HIV law, saying the current legal framework is preventing the Health Ministry from starting its planned harm-reduction programme.

September 30, 2026 7:32 am
 

Health

69 senior health positions remain vacant

69 senior positions remain vacant across public hospitals and health facilities.

September 30, 2026 7:31 am
 

Health

French health delegation eyes PSH for specialist care

A French health delegation could soon visit Pacific Specialist Healthcare in Nadi as authorities explore bringing specialist medical treatment closer to patients in the French Pacific.

September 29, 2026 10:45 am
 

Health

Race to raise $500K for kids

The Cure Kids Race to Survive Fiji returns next month after an eight-year break, bringing together teams from Fiji, Australia and New Zealand.

September 29, 2026 6:38 am
 

Health

Billions needed for new hospital

Cabinet has endorsed a staged redevelopment of the existing Colonial War Memorial Hospital.

September 28, 2026 8:14 am
 

Health

Flu cases surge

Deaths among people suffering from influenza-like illnesses may be linked to underlying medical conditions.

September 25, 2026 7:05 am
 

Health

Ayurveda complements modern healthcare

Ayurveda is being recognized as a potential complement to modern healthcare, with the Health Minister stressing the importance of using traditional medicine responsibly.

September 24, 2026 11:57 am
 

Health

Remote facilities gain reliable power

Remote health facilities are getting more reliable power, helping strengthen healthcare services in some of Fiji’s most isolated communities.

September 24, 2026 6:01 am
 

Health

Water shortage triggers diarrhoea cases

A water shortage on Batiki Island is now becoming a health concern, with the local nursing station reporting a surge in diarrhoea cases.

September 22, 2026 6:02 am

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