Diabetes is increasingly affecting young Fijians, raising serious health concerns.

A spike in risk of leptospirosis in Tavua has triggered a joint health and biosecurity operation.

Stroke is increasingly affecting younger Fijians, challenging the belief that it only affects older adults.

Salt intake across all age groups has reached nearly double the World Health Organisation’s daily recommendation, escalating the risk of high blood pressure, stroke, and heart disease.

As non-communicable diseases like diabetes continue to be the leading cause of preventable vision loss, calls for integrated policies and inclusive systems to tackle this growing health crisis are mounting.

Fiji 2025 STEPS Survey shows that nearly two out of every three families are affected by NCDs, with cardiac events and diabetes-related complications increasingly claiming lives of people aged 35 and below.

A $6.7 million refurbishment project set to benefit more than 17,000 residents of Taveuni is now progressing well, with works at the Taveuni sub-divisional hospital expected to be completed on schedule.

The high cost of conducting national health surveys has prompted the Health Ministry to push for stronger digital data systems to support long-term planning and policy decisions.

The Ministry of Health will review the recent infrastructure incident affecting several service areas at the Colonial War Memorial Hospital.

The Fiji Cancer Society has registered more than 1,222 diagnosed cancer cases, with 20 new cases recorded for the month of January 2026.

Fijians are urged to take precautions as hot, humid, and wet weather persists.

Pacific Specialist Hospital is working to improve access to gynecological services for women in the Western Division, with a focus on early screening and community outreach.