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Western Division to benefit from new ambulance

Communities in the Western Division are set to benefit from a new ambulance donated by the Sri Sathya Sai Global Council during its 100-year centenary celebrations last night at the Girmit Centre in Lautoka.

August 24, 2025 10:56 am
 

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North residents charged over dengue risk

The Ministry of Health in the Northern Division has taken several people to court for failing to keep their compounds and surroundings clean, as such conditions can lead to the spread of diseases.

August 23, 2025 7:53 am
 

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Ministry assures safe cancer care

Sixty-five cancer patients are receiving treatment under Aspen Lautoka through its agreement with the Health Ministry.  

August 23, 2025 7:40 am
 

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Public health act review targets emerging risks

The Ministry of Health is pushing for the introduction of Standard Operating Procedures to regulate high-risk personal services such as tattooing, body piercing, and massage parlors as concerns are growing over public safety and hygiene.

August 23, 2025 7:20 am
 

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Health Ministry eyes land partnerships for staff housing

The Ministry of Health has indicated the need for a partnership with the Vanua to provide land space and buildings for tenancy.

August 22, 2025 4:14 pm
 

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Lomaiviti set for first pharmaceutical centre

The Health Ministry is in talks to set up a pharmaceutical centre in Lomaiviti to improve medicine access.

August 22, 2025 2:41 pm
 

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Ministry secures 40 defibrillators

Fiji is set to strengthen emergency cardiac care with the donation of 40 automated external defibrillators valued at over $247,000.

August 22, 2025 12:25 pm
 

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Ministry negotiates as Aspen ends outpatient services

The government is in ongoing negotiations with Aspen Medical to fully restore outpatient pharmacy services at Lautoka and Ba Hospitals.

August 21, 2025 12:54 pm
 

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Needle program reduces HIV

The national consultation regarding the implementation of the Needle and Syringe Program in Fiji amid the rising number of HIV cases is proving to be successful, with many health professionals supporting the initiative.

August 21, 2025 6:42 am
 

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Ministry assures chemotherapy drugs provided at no cost

The Health Ministry has confirmed that newly diagnosed cancer patients at Lautoka and Ba Hospitals will receive chemotherapy medication free of charge.

August 21, 2025 6:31 am
 

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Bua rally for dengue awareness on World Mosquito Day

Nearly all districts in Bua have recorded a high number of hospital admissions due to dengue fever this year.

August 21, 2025 6:27 am
 

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MIOT to bring advanced cancer care

Fiji is dealing with a growing cancer crisis. Over 300 patients travelled to MIOT International in India over the past five years for treatment.

August 21, 2025 5:27 am

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