Stigma surrounding stroke remains a major barrier that affects people’s decisions to seek help early.

The Methodist Church is urging Fijians to take greater responsibility for their health.

Parents, grandparents, and caregivers have been urged to exercise extreme vigilance during the final weeks of the school holidays.

Transient ischemic strokes and hemorrhagic strokes are among the most common types of stroke in Fiji.

Health Minister Dr Atonio Lalabalavu paid tribute to the late Permanent Secretatry of Health and Medical Services Dr Jemesa Tudravu, describing him as a devoted public servant whose life was defined by service, humility, and faith.

UN Resident Coordinator Dirk Wagener states that the Pacific faces urgent challenges from climate change and must accelerate progress on the Sustainable Development Goals this year.

Counterstroke Fiji says this year has been highly productive and successful, as the organization achieved its goals and objectives in supporting people affected by non-communicable diseases.

The Ministry of Health and Medical Services has confirmed it is awaiting post-mortem results to determine the cause of death of an infant reported in Kavala.

The festive spirit reached vulnerable children in the Western Division as Lautoka Hospital and Ba Hospital partnered to deliver gifts through the Tree of Hope Drive.

Diabetes Fiji Executive Director Kini Marawa says the organisation continues to face funding challenges, despite receiving limited grant support from the government.

The Ministry of Health says discussions are still ongoing to ensure the Needle and Syringe Programme is ready for implementation, as officials work to curb HIV transmission linked to shared needles.

The healthcare supply chain has been strengthened with a $143,000 donation from the Australia Fiji Health Program, facilitated by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.