Aspen Medical has completed 1,000 cardiothoracic procedures at Lautoka Hospital since 2022, marking a major milestone for cardiac care in Fiji.

The Ministry of Health says it is committed to upgrading electrical systems in major hospitals to ensure newly installed medical equipment operates safely and efficiently.

The Ministry of Health will procure additional equipment with a $4.6m grant from the Japanese government’s Economic and Social Development Programme.

Shifting to whole, unprocessed foods could be critical in tackling the rising burden of non-communicable diseases, according to a leading plant-based cooking advocate.

Diabetes is increasingly affecting young Fijians, raising serious health concerns.

A spike in risk of leptospirosis in Tavua has triggered a joint health and biosecurity operation.

Stroke is increasingly affecting younger Fijians, challenging the belief that it only affects older adults.

Salt intake across all age groups has reached nearly double the World Health Organisation’s daily recommendation, escalating the risk of high blood pressure, stroke, and heart disease.

As non-communicable diseases like diabetes continue to be the leading cause of preventable vision loss, calls for integrated policies and inclusive systems to tackle this growing health crisis are mounting.

Fiji 2025 STEPS Survey shows that nearly two out of every three families are affected by NCDs, with cardiac events and diabetes-related complications increasingly claiming lives of people aged 35 and below.

A $6.7 million refurbishment project set to benefit more than 17,000 residents of Taveuni is now progressing well, with works at the Taveuni sub-divisional hospital expected to be completed on schedule.

The high cost of conducting national health surveys has prompted the Health Ministry to push for stronger digital data systems to support long-term planning and policy decisions.