Health

Abstinence can help combat HIV: Church

Methodist Church of Fiji General Secretary Reverend Wilfred Regunamada has underscored the pressing need to address the global prevalence of HIV, extending the concern to Fiji.

July 31, 2023 4:24 pm
 

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Communication during health crisis remains a challenge

The ability to inform the public responsibly without panicking during an outbreak or health crisis remains one of the major challenges for the Health Ministry.

July 31, 2023 12:55 pm
 

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Salary adjustment for nurses confirmed

Health Ministry Permanent Secretary Doctor James Fong has confirmed the commencement of the long-awaited salary adjustment for nurses.

July 31, 2023 12:34 pm
 

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Ongoing issues in health facilities to be addressed

Health infrastructure and staff welfare remain ongoing issues that the Health Ministry is trying to address.

July 28, 2023 4:10 pm
 

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Move quickly to fight NCDs: Prasad

Deputy Prime Minister Professor Biman Prasad says stakeholders must move quickly to fight non-communicable diseases in the country.

July 24, 2023 10:13 am
 

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Health Center enhances its presence to encourage hospital visits

The Raiwaqa Health Center is confident that more people in the area need treatments and check-ups.

July 24, 2023 6:35 am
 

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Chemo costs exceed $40k

The Founder of Walk on Walk Strong has brought attention to the soaring costs of chemotherapy drugs for children battling cancer, surpassing a staggering $40,000.

July 21, 2023 12:53 pm
 

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Alarming teenage pregnancy stats revealed

The Ministry of Health has revealed that its Health Information Unit recorded 1, 279 teenage pregnancy cases from 2018 to 2021.

July 20, 2023 4:53 pm
 

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Infants to two-year-olds amongst children battling cancer

Walk on Walk Strong commonly known as WOWS is providing care and support to 82 children diagnosed with cancer.

July 20, 2023 4:34 pm
 

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Meeting to discuss key factors in oral health

A 6th Pacific Island Chief Dental Officer meeting is currently underway in Suva to discuss the Global Oral Health Strategy and pave the way towards establishing a Global Oral Health Action Plan for the region.

July 20, 2023 12:13 pm
 

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260 percent surge in new HIV infections

The number of new HIV infections has surged by a staggering 260% since 2010, making Fiji the second fastest country in the Asia Pacific with the HIV epidemic.

July 20, 2023 6:21 am
 

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World Bank to assist Fiji’s health sector

The World Bank has stepped in to assist Fiji in improving its health infrastructure and services.

July 19, 2023 4:45 pm

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