A free health screening camp was held today at Albert Park in Suva, revealing high rates of hypertension, diabetes, and heart conditions among those screened.

The Aspen Medical Foundation is expanding its scholarship programme to strengthen specialist nursing in Fiji.

Over 4,000 HIV point-of-care tests have been conducted since last year by Medical Services Pacific, making detection faster and more accessible, particularly for vulnerable communities.

The Ministry of Health and Medical Services is strengthening its support for midwives, especially those working in remote and maritime areas where healthcare access is limited.

In the first six months of this year, 489 teenage pregnancies have been reported in Fiji, with eight cases involving girls under the age of 15.

Knee replacement failures linked to misalignment and ligament imbalance are now being tackled through robotic-assisted surgery.

After reviewing over 1,000 restaurants, supermarkets, and food outlets, the Ministry of Health found that over 36% were in breach of health regulations.

The Fiji Medical Association is calling for more flexibility for doctors to speak on public health issues and address systemic challenges.

A Rheumatic Heart Disease survivor says many people diagnosed with heart conditions lose hope, feeling discouraged as they watch others live freely while they silently carry an invisible battle.

Health officials in the North say hospitals continue to see an increase in severe complications caused by non-communicable diseases, from kidney failure to amputations, a trend that remains a national health crisis.
Labasa, Divisional Medical Officer North, Dr. Tiko Saumalua, says too many Fijians are being diagnosed only when their conditions have become critical.

Many patients admitted at St. Giles Hospital are showing a disturbing trend where they are no longer battling with a single condition.

The preliminary results of the STEPS 2025 survey highlight that Fiji loses approximately $119 million each year in productivity due to cardiovascular diseases.