A 95-year-old woman in the highlands of Navosa is inspiring national discussions on healthy ageing as consultations on Fiji’s Ageing Policy Review continue.

A balanced lunch could be the difference between a child struggling in class and thriving academically, according to a Lakeba Subdivisional Hospital dietician.

Families are being urged to take a more active role in protecting their children as concerns rise over HIV and tuberculosis in Fiji.

The Ministry of Health and Medical Services, working alongside the Republic of Fiji Military Forces, has stepped up operations to ensure a safe and healthy environment during the State Funeral of former President Ratu Epeli Nailatikau.

Fiji currently does not have trained paramedics responding to emergencies.

The Ministry of Fisheries has completed a key round of monitoring sea cucumber stocks in the Lau Group, despite challenging weather conditions.

More than 2,000 community health workers across the country are set to benefit from an upgraded national training programme aimed at strengthening frontline healthcare delivery.

The Asian Development Bank is raising concerns over the growing impact of non-communicable diseases in Fiji, warning they are now a serious threat to the country’s long-term economic growth.

The Ministry of Health and Medical Services Fiji has confirmed a temporary water disruption at the West Wing of Colonial War Memorial Hospital.

National HIV Task Force representative Dr Priya Kaur is urging Fijians to stop waiting until they are sick to seek medical help, warning that poor health-seeking behaviour is putting lives at risk.

Around 90 households in Navai Village, Nadarivatu, will benefit from the $14,800 WASH Project.

Health experts are raising an alarm over a worsening tuberculosis crisis in Fiji, warning that the rapid rise in HIV cases is driving a dangerous and accelerating spread of the disease.