Home Affairs Minister Pio Tikoduadua has advocated for a more equitable allocation of resources at the St Giles Psychiatric Hospital.

Following Tropical Cyclone Mal’s departure from our shores, the Ministry of Health will shift its post-cyclone strategy to combat Leptospirosis, Typhoid, Dengue, and Diarrhea.

As Fiji prepares for Tropical Cyclone Mal, the Health Ministry is urging members of the public take precautions and take heed of the health risks.

Saint Giles Hospital is poised to experience a notable increase in patient admissions before the end of the year, with projections indicating a surge of individuals seeking care.

It is imperative for countries to have a clear purpose in mind in preparation for future emergencies.

The St. Giles Hospital has seen a concerning surge in registered cases this year, reaching a staggering 7,500, with a significant portion attributed to substance abuse.

The Fiji Cancer Society reports that almost 200 men receive prostate cancer diagnoses each year, and nearly 50 of them lose their lives to the disease.

The Ministry of Health is actively working to improve maternal and child healthcare services by engaging fathers in the process.

Lifeline Fiji’s helpline receives an average of 60 calls per month from members of the public who seek counselling services.

The Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the Japan International Cooperation Agency, is in the process of formulating a comprehensive maternal and childcare health policy for Fiji.

Medical experts express worry about the lack of seriousness some men show toward prostate cancer, frequently choosing herbal remedies over conventional treatments.

The Health Ministry states that approximately 80 percent of deaths in Fiji are attributed to Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), with diabetes being the most prevalent.