Health

Enabling a healthy aging population remains the priority of the Countries in the Western Pacific Region.

President Major General Retired Jioji Konusi Konrote has joined the Food and Agriculture Organisation in putting the focus on having a healthy diet with World Food Day being celebrated today.

The Ministry of Health advises that due to a waste water leakage, the Nadi Health Centre will be closed until repairs are carried out.

Women market vendors have a very busy lifestyle, which hinders their access to proper health care.

Teresia Tokona is urging Fijians to be aware of the signs and symptoms of breast cancer.

Recent breast cancer statistics released by the Health Ministry reveals there’s a huge reduction in the number of women dying from the disease.

Every year, the month of October is dedicated for breast cancer awareness however this year’s Pinktober will be different from the previous ones.

Health Minister Dr Ifereimi Waqainabete yesterday donated the first pint of blood for the Ministry’s Blood Drive Campaign.

Pinktober is not only for cancer patients or those diagnosed with cancer as it concerns people as a whole.

Health professionals are now taking a different approach when treating cancer patients in the country.

The Ministry of Health and Medical Services will be conducting an in-house blood drive today as part of the blood drive campaign to increase the stock at the blood bank.

The Pacific Island Food Revolution TV Series aims at encouraging healthy eating habits.