A team of Chinese eye specialists from Guangdong Province is once again in Fiji to help restore sight for dozens of patients under the “Bright Journey” cataract surgery mission.

The Ministry for Women has wrapped up Breast Cancer Awareness Month with a resounding message: “The fight against cancer must continue every day.”

The Biosecurity Authority of Fiji has confirmed the detection of species of Fruit Fly native to Tonga, in Fiji.

The Health Ministry is planning to introduce a long-acting HIV prevention injection aimed at improving access for people in remote and rural areas.

The Ministry of Health has recorded an increase in influenza-like illnesses across all four divisions.

Minister for Health and Medical Services, Dr. Atonio Lalabalavu, is urging people to stay alert and take extra precautions as a viral infection continues to spread in some communities.

Non-communicable diseases and mental health issues are the biggest burdens currently faced by the Ministry of Health.

More than 4,000 people across the Lau Group have received essential dental care and health education as part of a month-long government outreach program aimed at improving access to oral health services in remote communities.

The Health Ministry has upgraded the water laboratory and set up a new food and leptospirosis laboratory to tackle food and waterborne diseases.

Ba Hospital, managed by Aspen Medical has become the first hospital in the Pacific to receive the Gold Seal of Approval from Joint Commission International.

Labasa Hospital recorded 125 stroke cases in 2024, and by May this year, the number had already reached 120, raising alarms about early detection and prevention.

New Zealand High Commissioner to Fiji, Charlotte Darlow, is stressing the importance of removing stigma for women and youth in accessing sexual and reproductive health services.