The Ministry of Health is working closely with the World Health Organization to monitor the media reports on the increase in Human Metapneumovirus cases in China.

The Ministry of Health is closely monitoring measles alerts and reports in Australia and New Zealand.

The new lifts for the Colonial War Memorial Hospital in Suva are expected to arrive by next month.

The Fiji Medical Association is calling on the government to make healthcare a priority, urging immediate action to fix critical infrastructure issues that are affecting the hospital’s ability to deliver timely care.

Amid challenges in Fiji’s healthcare system, the government is collaborating with local private hospitals and international partners to strengthen healthcare services.

The Fiji Red Cross Society is urging communities, particularly in the Western Division to take precautions against a potential surge in climate-sensitive diseases as floodwaters begin to recede.

The lack of consistent training programs for nurses is leading to inefficiencies within the healthcare system, impacting the quality of care provided.

With the recent spell of heavy rain and flooding around the country, the Ministry of Health and Medical Services is urging people to boil drinking water and adhere to basic hygiene practices.

The Health Ministry has issued an urgent advisory for residents in flood-affected areas to take precautions against waterborne diseases as heavy rains and flooding continue.

The UNDP is suggesting that Fiji could potentially generate $900 million by investing $15m in implementing stronger tobacco control measures.

Implementing a complete ban on smoking in all public places could reduce exposure to secondhand smoke in Fiji.

The Health Ministry has proposed an increase in tobacco taxes, aiming to raise up to $53 million in revenue over the next five years.