Recent downpours and high temperatures have triggered a spike in dengue fever cases in the Western Division.

Fiji continues to deal with one of the world’s highest rates of Acute Rheumatic Fever and Rheumatic Heart Disease.

Health officers are stepping up their fight against dengue fever as the number of confirmed cases continues to climb.

The Dengue Surge Response Team visited Nayawasara Village in Tailevu and conducted dengue Awareness, Community WASH Risk Assessment and Food Business Surveillance.

Schools are being urged to prioritize fitness programs, nutrition education, and outreach initiatives to support healthier lifestyles for students.

The Dengue Surge Response Team visited Navunisole Village in Tailevu to conduct a community risk assessment and larval surveillance.

Around 30 children contract HIV every day in the Asia Pacific region.

The Ministry of Health has declared a Dengue Fever outbreak for the Central Division.

A dentist is traveling around the Lau Province advising against excessive tobacco use and heavy drinking, which significantly increase the risk of mouth cancer.

The Ministry of Health, while accelerating its spraying program for dengue fever, has called on the public to do their part.

The International Women’s Association (IWA) Fiji has procured and delivered saline for children admitted at the Colonial War Memorial Hospital.

The Ministry of Health says it is doing its utmost best to ensure the timely supply to IV fluids to more than 200 healthcare facilities in the country.