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UN continue support towards Fiji’s HIV response

Fiji lacks the necessary technical expertise to effectively address HIV challenges, as managing an outbreak requires a coordinated and well-resourced approach.

June 15, 2025 7:25 am
 

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Lack of reliable data delays diabetes care

Diabetes Fiji believes that thousands of diabetes cases across the country remain undetected.

June 12, 2025 6:50 am
 

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Unsafe food puts children at greatest risk: Health Minister

Fiji has recorded a worrying number of food and fish poisoning cases over the past decade, including instances of contaminated food being recalled.

June 7, 2025 7:07 am
 

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iTaukei bear brunt of HIV crisis

Fiji recorded 1,583 new HIV cases with the iTaukei community accounting for the vast majority.

June 5, 2025 4:30 pm
 

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Youngest Type 1 diabetes case sparks alarm

A two-year-old in the Western Division is Fiji’s youngest known Type 1 diabetes case.

June 4, 2025 6:25 am
 

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Doctor urges inclusive healthcare schemes

A leading heart surgeon is urging stronger government collaboration with private healthcare providers to ease pressure on Fiji’s overwhelmed health system.

June 4, 2025 6:17 am
 

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Diabetes Fiji seeks increased grant

Diabetes Fiji has requested $10.5 million grant allocation in the 2025-2026 national budget to expand and improve diabetes services across the country.

June 3, 2025 6:32 am
 

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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

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