Health

Dr Kaur urges shift in health behavior

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.

April 13, 2026 8:30 am
 

Health

$14,000 WASH Project to improve community health

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

April 13, 2026 6:19 am
 

Health

TB threat escalates as HIV surge fuels silent health crisis

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.

April 12, 2026 5:04 pm
 

Food

Cost pressures pushing Fijians toward unhealthy food choices

Escalating fuel prices and global economic uncertainty are making it increasingly difficult for many Fijians to maintain healthy diets.

April 12, 2026 7:40 am
 

Health

Urgent push for dialysis as kidney cases increase

A sharp rise in kidney disease cases in Fiji is driving urgent calls for more dialysis services and stronger early detection.

April 11, 2026 5:23 pm
 

Health

Digital immunization system set to ease burden

For the first time, Fiji has a digital immunization record system, thanks to a partnership between the Health Ministry and UNICEF, with support from the Government of Japan.

April 1, 2026 9:55 am
 

Health

Diabetes cases up from 10% to 17%

Diabetes cases in Fiji have surged from around 10 percent in 2011 to as high as 16 to 17 percent today, raising serious concerns for health authorities.

April 1, 2026 7:32 am
 

Health

MoH urges better care for bedridden elderly

The Ministry of Health is calling on Fijians in maritime and rural areas to strengthen home-based care for bedridden elderly people, especially those with diabetes.

March 30, 2026 10:30 am
 

Health

Infant HIV cases rise as more pregnant women test positive

HIV cases among infants are on the rise as more expectant mothers test positive for the virus.

March 30, 2026 7:59 am
 

Health

Parent advocate urges early medical care as RHD cases remain high in Fiji

A parent advocate is calling on families across Fiji to seek early medical attention for children showing signs of illness, warning that delays and reliance on traditional remedies are contributing to the country’s high rates of Rheumatic Heart Disease.

March 30, 2026 7:58 am
 

Health

TB cases persist despite prevention and treatment efforts

The Health Ministry is aiming for a tuberculosis-free Fiji by 2035, but rising cases and persistent challenges are threatening that goal.

March 30, 2026 7:57 am
 

Health

MoH slams inaccurate posts on Valelevu foot clinic

The Ministry of Health and Medical Services has clarified issues from a social media post regarding the Valelevu Foot Clinic, saying the claims were inaccurate.

March 27, 2026 12:01 pm

End of content

No more pages to load