Health Minister Dr Atonio Lalabalavu says ongoing water supply challenges faced by the Colonial War Memorial hospital in Suva is currently beyond their control.

The misinterpretation of HIV and AIDS awareness messages could unconsciously encourage risky sexual behavior among youths, according to Fiji Medical Association President Dr. Alipate Vakamocea.

The Colonial War Memorial Hospital is facing water supply issues due to low water pressure in the Water Authority of Fiji’s supply line.

Health Minister Dr Ratu Atonio Lalabalavu says contrary to concerns raised by Fiji Medical Association president Dr Alipate Vakamocea, they have sufficient HIV test kits available in stock.

The Punjas Medical Health Centre in Lautoka has been upgraded to a Tier 2 facility, making it a ‘one-stop shop’ for medical services for people in the area.

Permanent secretaries were informed by New Zealand Public Service Commission Policy Director Callum Butler on their focus on decentralisation in the public sector and efforts to address HIV and AIDS during a webinar organised by Fiji’s PSC.

Chemsex and bluetoothing are fueling Fiji’s HIV crisis, particularly among people under 39, who account for 73 percent of new infections.

The UNAIDS has highlighted the indispensable role of people living with HIV advocates and community-led organizations in addressing the growing HIV epidemic in Fiji and advancing the country’s efforts to end AIDS as a public health threat.

Fiji is facing an alarming rise in HIV cases with the recent UNAIDS Global AIDS Monitoring Report showing a 241 percent hike in new cases.

The Fiji Medical Association (FMA) is calling on the Health Ministry to declare a HIV outbreak.

The Minister for Health has expressed grave concern about a large number of individuals who remain untested for HIV, warning that undetected cases could undermine efforts to curb the spread of the virus.

Health Minister Dr. Atonio Lalabalavu says that data from St. Giles Hospital shows 17 women were diagnosed with postpartum depression between 2019 and 2024.