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Patients walk sooner with robotic-assisted surgery

Knee replacement failures linked to misalignment and ligament imbalance are now being tackled through robotic-assisted surgery.

September 11, 2025 6:26 am
 

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Ministry targets poor hygiene and expired products in inspections

After reviewing over 1,000 restaurants, supermarkets, and food outlets, the Ministry of Health found that over 36% were in breach of health regulations.

September 10, 2025 6:32 am
 

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Doctors seek flexibility to raise health concerns

The Fiji Medical Association is calling for more flexibility for doctors to speak on public health issues and address systemic challenges.

September 9, 2025 7:15 am
 

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Yalimaivai inspires hope and resilience in RHD patients

A Rheumatic Heart Disease survivor says many people diagnosed with heart conditions lose hope, feeling discouraged as they watch others live freely while they silently carry an invisible battle.

September 4, 2025 12:22 pm
 

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Fiji’s NCD burden deepens as severe cases surge

Health officials in the North say hospitals continue to see an increase in severe complications caused by non-communicable diseases, from kidney failure to amputations, a trend that remains a national health crisis.
Labasa, Divisional Medical Officer North, Dr. Tiko Saumalua, says too many Fijians are being diagnosed only when their conditions have become critical.

September 4, 2025 6:35 am
 

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Disturbing new trend of admission at St. Giles Hospital

Many patients admitted at St. Giles Hospital are showing a disturbing trend where they are no longer battling with a single condition.

September 3, 2025 12:39 pm
 

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STEPS survey exposes worrying health status

The preliminary results of the STEPS 2025 survey highlight that Fiji loses approximately $119 million each year in productivity due to cardiovascular diseases.

September 2, 2025 6:47 am
 

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Health experts call for better postpartum depression data in Fiji

Health professionals and advocates say Fiji urgently needs to improve data collection on postpartum depression to better identify, support, and treat mothers facing the condition.

August 31, 2025 7:54 am
 

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Communities to benefit from expanded radiology services

Communities across the country are set to benefit from the expansion of radiology services, with new portable ultrasound machines now being introduced at 13 health facilities including Valelevu Health Centre, Nausori Health Centre, Makoi Health Centre, Tamavua, CWMH Paediatrics, Labasa, Navua, Tavua, Rakiraki, Sigatoka, Lomaloma, Lakeba and Rotuma.

August 26, 2025 7:07 pm
 

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Unsafe sex drives HIV

Nearly half of all HIV cases in Fiji are linked to inconsistent condom use and multiple sexual partners.

August 26, 2025 6:18 am
 

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HIV survivor shares life-changing journey

Fiji is facing its fastest-growing HIV outbreak, prompting urgent calls for stronger support and awareness for those living with the virus.

August 25, 2025 12:37 pm
 

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Pregnant women face trauma during child-birth

A lack of emotional support during childbirth has left many mothers struggling with long-term mental health issues.

August 25, 2025 6:27 am

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