The Ministry of Health has given its submissions to the government on how to retain nurses and address the shortage, says Permanent Secretary of Health, Dr James Fong.

A wide range of health issues affecting island states are being discussed at the Pacific Heads of Health meeting in Nadi.

The United Nations Population Fund Executive Director, Dr. Natalia Kanem, has reminded midwives at the Makoi Maternity Unit that they are part of a noble profession.

The Patient Information System, commonly known as PATIS, which is used in all major hospitals and health centers, needs to be reviewed and utilized in monitoring and tracking non-communicable diseases.

Calls have been made for more extreme measures to be implemented on sugar-sweetened beverages and other sugary products that have an adverse impact on people’s health.

Reducing the burden of diseases has been one of the focal points of discussion by the Human Development Thematic Group at the 2023 National Economic Summit.

15.8 percent of Fiji’s population has diabetes.

The health care delivery in this country is in serious trouble.

Medical professionals from the region are currently attending a three-day conference focused on building child health capacity in the region.

The Aspen Medical-managed Lautoka Hospital hosted the Radiology Across Borders (RAB) Pacific Symposium earlier this month.

The Ministry of Health will continue to push for better staff living and working standards.

A new National Rehabilitation Centre is expected to change the way rehabilitation services are delivered in the country says Health Minister Doctor Atonio Lalabalavu.