Fiji is the first country in the Pacific to receive formal verification as an international Emergency Medical Assistance Team by the World Health Organization.

The Health Minister has praised the good works of various medical charities and foundations that carry out specialized medical surgeries in Fiji.

A Total Quality Management Project will be piloted in four major sub-divisional hospitals around the country.

The Health Ministry is embarking on a new journey in ensuring mechanisms are in place to strengthen and improve health services in Fiji.

Tertiary institutions around the country must take the lead in providing an environment that promotes the health and wellbeing of students.

The government will continue to support Nurses as they are the backbone of Health service delivery.

Fijians living in rural and urban areas can expect more health officers at their nearest centers.

The Fiji Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Services will be replacing biomedical equipment in the near future.

Delivering quality health service continues to be a challenge for the Health Ministry.

The Fiji Cancer Society is now conducting home cancer screenings for those reluctant or unable to travel to health centers or hospitals.

The number of people diagnosed with cancer is steadily increasing and many cases still go unreported.

Issues concerning the professional conduct of Fiji’s health officials in the country continues to be a concern.