The Fiji Cancer Society has registered nineteen new cases of cancer in the last two months alone.

The Health Ministry is reassuring the public that there is adequate stock of Insulins available at the Fiji Pharmaceutical & Biomedical Services.

Those diagnosed with cancer can still live a healthy life but with the proper medication and help.

The emotional cost of mental illness entering a family can be high and family members can be deeply affected.

The Fiji National Provident Fund who owns the majority of shares at Health Care Fiji Limited has stated they will continue to provide free medical services to all Fijians under the Public Private Partnership Programme.

Assistant Minister for Health  Alex O’Connor has commenced health facility visits in the North this week.

There is concern over the delay in the renovation and maintenance of health facilities in the rural and remote areas in the North.

“In Fiji, we are doing our utmost to ensure that increased quality specialist services are available in the country.”

The Health Ministry says they still have vaccinations available for those who are yet to be vaccinated for meningococcal disease.

More children have been diagnosed with heart diseases through various medical camps held by the Sai Prema Foundation in rural areas.

The role of the Fiji National University’s College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences in facilitating research and discussions has been commended by Health Minister.

Four children were diagnosed with heart diseases including Rheumatic Heart Disease and Congenital Heart Disease.