Two of Fiji’s leading medical authorities are calling for extraordinary measures to tackle Fiji’s rising HIV cases.

Health Ministry permanent secretary Dr. Jemesa Tudravu says the findings of an immunization survey will help shape health policies and programs moving forward.

In a bid to address Fiji’s essential medicine supply issues, Pacific Specialist Hospital is establishing a pharmaceutical manufacturing plant to improve access to vital drugs.

Fiji continues to struggle with vaccine hesitancy, which has been made worse by misinformation and disinformation, particularly regarding COVID-19 and the Human Papillomavirus (HPV).

Consultant Pediatrician at the Colonial War Memorial Hospital, Dr. Priya Kaur says that health literacy makes a lot of difference when it comes to HIV.

Five of seven patients who were rushed to the hospital over the weekend after consuming Pina Colada at Warwick Resort have now been discharged.

Nineteen children in the Central Division have been diagnosed with HIV so far this year.

Fiji has maintained high infant vaccination rates.

A Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade spokesperson says consular assistance is being provided to two Australian families in Fiji.

A collaborative effort between the Kadavu Health Team and the Sai Prema Foundation has identified 52 new cases of rheumatic heart disease in children during an echo screening program conducted this week.

Given the geographical location of Kadavu, teleconferencing has become an essential tool for hospital operations, says Acting Senior Medical Officer Dr. Krishan Prasad.

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