The Sai Sanjeevani Children Hospital is expecting a surgery team from the United States of America to conduct complex heart surgery.

The death of a mother of seven from tuberculosis at the Tamavua Twomey Hospital last year was lesson for a police officer who made sure that he took his medications on time.

The global incidence of tuberculosis has increased due to COVID-19 pandemic says Health Minister Doctor Atonio Lalabalavu.

Over the years, there had been a growing need to address environmental sampling and monitoring of typhoid within the Northern Division, and this required a fully functional laboratory.

Around 2000 children will be able to access heart scans and specialized heart disease diagnostics through mobile outreach conducted by Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Children’s Hospital.

The Ministry of Health is concerned with the accumulating backlog of cases in all divisions post COVID-19.

The Ministry of Health will continue to push for the vaccine booster dose through various initiatives.

High intake of sugar along with tobacco and alcohol use, and poor hygiene is being attributed as the primary drivers of oral diseases.

Permanent Secretary for Health Dr. James Fong says the Ministry is unable to take legal action against those who are doing cupping in an attempt to remove the COVID-19 vaccine from the body.

The Ministry of Health and Medical Services has reported a sustained high level of influenza-like illness and acute respiratory illnesses since December of last year, consistent with the flu season.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad, has promised to address the challenges faced by the Health Ministry.

More youth groups are coming out and taking their own initiative in cleaning their villages and communities.