Calls are growing for increased investment in medical laboratory services as Fiji and the region continue to face pandemic and outbreak risks. Experts say stronger laboratory systems are essential for public health protection and national security.

Rotuma’s ability to handle medical emergencies locally is under scrutiny. Concerns remain over frequent and costly medical evacuations to the mainland.

The future location of Diabetes Fiji services remains under discussion as concerns grow over the structural safety of the organisation’s current headquarters.

Many Fijians continue to neglect skin health despite dermatological conditions being among the most commonly reported health issues in the country.

Fiji is on track to register its first locally trained dermatologists in 2027, marking a major milestone in strengthening specialist skin care services.

A Fiji-born man has made medical history in Australia after becoming the first patient in Perth, Western Australia, to undergo a groundbreaking laser brain surgery for epilepsy.

More than 7,000 residents in Tailevu will benefit from improved healthcare services after a $400,000 upgrade of the Nayavu Health Centre.

Long-standing misconceptions that HIV is a “gay disease” continue to affect public understanding of the virus, according to Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre Coordinator Shamima Ali.

A $2.2 million pharmaceutical warehouse in Labasa has yet to operate at full capacity more than a year after opening due to electricity supply limitations.

The latest HIV statistics should serve as a wake-up call for young people across Fiji, with figures revealing that 85 percent of the 117 HIV-related deaths occurred among individuals aged 15 years and above.

A new nationwide dengue control program will deploy chemical-free technology to help curb mosquito-borne diseases across the country.

The 2025 National HIV statistics reveal that men accounted for 66 percent of the cases, women made up nearly 40 percent, and transgender individuals represented less than one percent.