Health

MoH warns of measles risk from New Zealand and Australia

The Ministry of Health and Medical Services is warning the public of a potential measles risk from travellers returning from New Zealand and Australia.

December 9, 2025 11:01 am
 

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Korovou health staff trained on updated diabetes guidelines

Doctors and nurses at Korovou Hospital in Tailevu have received training on Fiji’s updated national diabetes guidelines, as part of efforts to strengthen frontline diabetic care.

December 5, 2025 2:33 pm
 

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Clinic pushes for safe sex with free condoms

Free condom access has become one of the most significant changes at the Daviqele Health Centre, as the facility launches a revamped waiting area aimed at breaking stigma and improving community health literacy.

December 4, 2025 2:54 pm
 

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Leptospirosis kills two, warning issued for Northern Division

The Ministry of Health is urging people in the Northern Division to take extra precautions after two recent deaths linked to leptospirosis.

December 4, 2025 10:30 am
 

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Ministry of Health outlines plan to address specialist shortages

The Ministry of Health has intensified its efforts to address specialist shortages, with a fully funded plan for the 2025–2026 fiscal year, allocating $82.4 million to support the recruitment and retention of medical specialists nationwide.

December 4, 2025 7:26 am
 

Health

Surge in late HIV diagnoses

Late HIV diagnosis is a growing public health crisis, with 1,226 new cases recorded in six months however, half of those diagnosed this year are not yet enrolled in care.

December 3, 2025 7:06 am
 

Health

303 lives changed through cataract surgeries

Hundreds of Fijians have had their vision restored through 303 cataract surgeries under the Bright Journey initiative.

December 2, 2025 12:43 pm
 

Health

HIV cases double, Australia pledges aid

Fiji is facing a worrying rise in HIV cases, with 1,226 new infections reported in the first half of this year, more than double from last year.

December 1, 2025 4:34 pm
 

Health

Over 1,200 new HIV cases

Fiji has seen a sharp rise in HIV cases this year.

December 1, 2025 9:50 am
 

Health

Brucellosis and TB slash livestock productivity

Cattle diseases are placing heavy pressure on the livestock industry.

November 30, 2025 4:15 pm
 

Health

New audiology technology boosts infant hearing care

The Frank Hilton Organization has upgraded its infant hearing screening equipment at the Colonial War Memorial Hospital, enhancing early detection of hearing issues in newborns.

November 28, 2025 12:53 pm
 

Health

MoH strengthens food safety laws amid rising violations

The Ministry of Health says the current Food Safety Act 2003 is limited in penalizing offenders, as it does not include provisions for enforcing penalties or issuing fines.

November 26, 2025 12:35 pm

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