Fijian children are still consuming unhealthy foods at school, raising concerns over the rising cases of non-communicable diseases.

President, Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu, visited the Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Hospital in Muddenahalli, India, a medical facility providing free, high-quality healthcare for children and families in need.

Fiji’s fight against HIV and AIDS has received a major boost following the donation of Antiretroviral Drugs worth $2.6 million from the Government of India.

Late-stage cancer diagnosis continues to be a major challenge with the Fiji Cancer Society recording 200 new cases over the past nine months.

Cervical cancer screening services have been severely affected after pathology machines at the Health Ministry stopped working in April.

The Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission is boosting oversight of the pharmacy sector to ensure fair competition and protect consumers.

Pacific island countries face a fragmented and underfunded HIV response, heavily reliant on external support, UNAIDS Regional Director Eamonn Murphy said.

Surgery delays at the Colonial War Memorial Hospital may soon improve.

Oral health professionals play a crucial role in infection prevention and early detection of HIV and AIDS, Assistant Minister for Health Penioni Ravunawa said.

Fiji has launched the Vigimobile App to improve the reporting and monitoring of adverse events following immunisation nationwide.

Only two of the eight operating theatres at the Colonial War Memorial Hospital are currently functioning.

Health services in Moala, Lau have received a major boost with the arrival of new medical supplies.