Health

Cataracts are still the leading factor causing blindness in Fiji.

Diabetes is among the top three factors that contribute to visual impairment for many individuals.

The Ministry of Education is urging parents and guardians to make necessary arrangements with the nearest Health Centre or Hospital to seek immunization for their children.

The mortuary at the Colonial War Memorial hospital is now full.

The AstraZeneca vaccine effectively protects the vulnerable and Fijians with comorbidity issues against the Delta variant.

The COVID-19 Vaccine AstraZeneca effectively protects the vulnerable and Fijians with comorbidity issues against the Delta virus.

The Lupus Foundation has taken their awareness campaign virtually due to social gathering restrictions.

The Health Ministry is working to administer all available COVID-19 vaccines in Fiji by Saturday.

Colgate-Palmolive has strengthened its hand washing program for schools given the risk of COVID-19.

Lack of skilled specialists is a challenge for the health sector.

Wrong referral of patients diagnosed with heart problems not only increases the burden on health care practitioners but it is also concerning.

Many Fijians with diabetes are having their limbs amputated due to blockages in their arteries.