Cataract, uncorrected refractive error, and diabetic retinopathy cases have increased by two-fold over the past two years due to lack of access to eye health care services.

The Health Ministry continues to screen and monitor people arriving from a list of countries with evidence of community transmission of monkeypox.

More children are being diagnosed with congenital heart disease by the Sai Sanjeevani Children’s Hospital as they have increased their screening effort.

The Sub Divisional Medical Officer for Rewa Dr Sravaniya Dasi revealed that during the height of COVID-19, they faced a lot of harassment.

Thirty children have received a new lease of life after undergoing heart surgeries at the Sai Sanjeevani Children’s Hospital in Nasese Suva.

Namosi Chief and former Member of Parliament Ratu Suliano Matanitobua has acknowledged the work by the government in improving health services in his province.

Radiology is now the key diagnostic tool for many diseases and has an important role in monitoring treatment and predicting outcomes.

Poor hygiene and sanitation have contributed to outbreaks of climate-sensitive and communicable diseases in Nasaibitu Village in Wainibuka over the past few years.

The timely and accurate interpretation of radiographs played a vital front-line role in the diagnosis, grading, and triaging of patients during the COVID-19 period.

The lack of proper oral and dental healthcare remains the main challenge and one of great concern for the Health Ministry.

Around 18 children have undergone heart surgeries at the Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Children’s Hospital since Friday.

The Fiji Cancer Society says their screening sessions are effective as they urge more women to get screened.