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More needs to be done: Dr Tappoo

According to the World Health Organization more children die from congenital heart disease than from all childhood cancers combined.

June 3, 2025 6:17 am
 

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Visiting specialist flags urgent need for eye screening

A visiting doctor at the Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Children’s Hospital has raised concerns about the number of people in the country that have indicated need for eye screening care.

June 3, 2025 6:05 am
 

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PM pledges better access to lupus medications and care

Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says the Ministry of Health will explore expanding the Essential Medicines List to include key lupus medications.

June 1, 2025 12:50 pm
 

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AI enhances GP workflow, says Bancroft

It’s crucial to understand that artificial intelligence should not feel disruptive, nor is it intended to replace general practitioners.

June 1, 2025 12:10 pm
 

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Stronger tobacco controls could save Fiji $32 million

Health Minister Dr. Atonio Lalabalavu is calling on all Fijians to unite in exposing the truth about tobacco products.

May 29, 2025 4:55 pm
 

Health

WHA adopts health financing plan

The 78th World Health Assembly has adopted a new resolution to strengthen global health financing and safeguard progress toward universal health coverage.

May 28, 2025 10:28 am
 

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Ministry urges early HIV testing

The Ministry of Health is raising concerns about a growing number of HIV cases in children, following the deaths of four young patients so far this year.

May 27, 2025 4:42 pm
 

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Fiji records new meningococcal cases, child dies

The Ministry of Health has recorded four laboratory-confirmed cases of Meningococcal disease within the Central Division in the past three weeks, including two children.

May 27, 2025 12:41 pm
 

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Ministry steps up dengue response

The Ministry of Health anticipates a rise in dengue fever cases as health facilities continue to report new infections.

May 27, 2025 9:53 am
 

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Call to stop HIV spread through breastfeeding

Formula feeding must be encouraged for babies born to HIV-positive mothers.

May 25, 2025 4:32 pm
 

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FijiCare plans advanced cardiac facility

FijiCare Insurance Limited is set to enhance healthcare access across Fiji with the opening of new medical centers in Samabula and Nadi.

May 25, 2025 7:27 am
 

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Doctor training under the microscope

Fiji’s medical internship program is being reviewed due to concerns over poor clinical training for new doctors.

May 24, 2025 12:58 pm

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