Health

Improving working conditions part of budget submission: Dr Atonio

The Ministry of Health and Medical Services has prioritized improving the working conditions for medical professionals in its submission for the 2023–2024 national budget.

June 8, 2023 6:42 am
 

Health

Fiji has a worrying trend of HIV and AIDS: Dr Lalabalavu

Minister for Health and Medical Services, Doctor Atonio Lalabalavu has called on strengthened efforts to combat the worrying trend of HIV and AIDS in the country.

June 7, 2023 4:18 pm
 

Health

Number of overweight children increasing rapidly: UNICEF

A Social Behavior Change Advocacy Material was launched today to support healthy diets and counter the burden of non-communicable diseases in the country.

June 7, 2023 12:34 pm
 

Health

Ministry warns against cupping as a vaccine removal method

The Health Ministry has expressed concerns over the growing trend of using cupping as a supposed means of removing the COVID-19 vaccine.

June 7, 2023 12:24 pm
 

Health

LTDD cases under control in the North: Dr Lalabalavu

The Ministry of Health and Medical Services has been able to control the cases of leptospirosis, typhoid, and dengue after their surge early this year in the Northern Division.

June 7, 2023 6:29 am
 

Health

PPP for GP scheme under review

The government is reviewing the Public-Private Partnership for Free General Practitioners Scheme to determine its effectiveness.

June 5, 2023 1:05 pm
 

Health

Men’s participation in menstrual health is critical: Hataogo

Normalizing menstruation to make it a fact of life by 2030 is still an uphill battle in conservative communities like Fiji.

June 1, 2023 4:24 pm
 

Health

Government works towards improving health sector

The coalition government is already working with its partners to improve healthcare facilities says Finance Minister, Professor Biman Prasad.

June 1, 2023 12:46 pm
 

Health

Tobacco sale to minors a concern

Permanent Secretary for Health, Dr. James Fong says they are continuing the fight to stop the illegal sale of tobacco to minors.

May 31, 2023 4:52 pm
 

Health

Awareness crucial to detect RHD cases

Cure Kids Fiji believes more can still be done to address rheumatic heart disease.

May 26, 2023 12:33 pm
 

Health

India commits to establishing a super-speciality cardiology hospital

During his closing remarks at the 3rd Forum for India-Pacific Islands Cooperation in Papua New Guinea, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced an action plan to strengthen the India-Pacific Island Countries Partnership.

May 23, 2023 12:34 pm
 

Health

Burst pipe floods Raiwaqa Health Centre

A burst pipe in one of the consultation rooms has flooded the Raiwaqa Health Centre.

May 23, 2023 10:48 am

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