Health

The Sai Prema Foundation will begin a nationwide screening programme in partnership with the Ministry of Health.

Frontline health workers are being trained on the use of new ventilators donated by the US Government.

Sixty children with congenital heart disease in the country are waiting to undergo operation and 15 of them are critical in condition.

In an effort to increase its early detection services, the Ministry of Health is working towards expanding its perimeter for screening.

Cardiologists are urging Fijians who may be having chest pain to get screened for heart problems.

The COVID-19 pandemic is putting routine childhood immunization in danger.

Fijians are being encouraged to work together to tackle the issues associated with mental health, especially during these times.

Fiji now has adequate number of mental health services when compared to the past.

Fijians are being encouraged to practice ‘Happy Hour’ as part of acknowledging Mental Health month.

Health Minister Dr Ifereimi Waqainabete believes the mental health effects of the COVID-19 lockdown have not been as severe in Fiji as seen in many other countries.

Fiji has one of the highest levels of Coronary Heart Disease in the world.

Municipal Councils are being encouraged to get the help of the Fiji Police Force in controlling petty crimes in the central business districts.