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Fiji targets junk food marketing to protect children

Front-of-Pack Nutrition Labelling is essential to addressing Fiji’s rising obesity and diet-related diseases.

August 11, 2025 12:44 pm
 

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Virus surge sparks global travel warnings

A few countries, including the United States, have issued travel warnings to parts of China after a sharp rise in chikungunya virus cases.

August 7, 2025 4:54 pm
 

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Students brush up on oral health during annual celebration

The 17th annual National Tooth Brushing Day was celebrated with colour and energy at Nehru Memorial Primary School, bringing together hundreds of students, teachers, and health officials in a strong show of support for children’s oral health.

August 6, 2025 12:40 pm
 

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$21m push to contain HIV outbreak

Fiji’s HIV Outbreak Response Plan is now in full motion, with the Government and international partners committing over $21 million to tackle the growing epidemic.

August 5, 2025 11:05 am
 

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Dengue claims 8 lives, 10,969 cases recorded

The Ministry of Health has recorded a total of 10, 969 dengue cases nationally between January 1st and June 15th.

August 4, 2025 12:55 pm
 

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$21m push to contain HIV outbreak

Fiji’s HIV Outbreak Response Plan is now in full motion, with the Government and international partners committing over $21 million to tackle the growing epidemic.

August 3, 2025 10:44 am
 

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Call for blood donation

Fiji’s blood bank system remains under pressure due to fluctuating demand driven by unpredictable emergencies and chronic illnesses.

August 2, 2025 4:33 pm
 

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Diaper relief for Labasa patients

Many patients in Fiji are struggling to afford adult diapers, a basic health need that remains too expensive for many.

July 31, 2025 4:29 pm
 

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Over 500 diabetes-related foot surgeries recorded

The CWM Hospital in Suva has reported over 560 diabetes-related foot surgeries in the first half of this year.

July 31, 2025 7:50 am
 

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Teen breaks the diabetes myth

A 17-year-old boy is calling for stronger support for children living with type 1 diabetes.

July 30, 2025 7:33 am
 

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Fiji strikes dengue deal with global charity

Fiji may soon partner with a Hong Kong-based health charity to fight dengue fever.

July 30, 2025 6:06 am
 

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Teen’s life transformed by free heart surgery

A major heart surgery milestone has given hope to children and families in Fiji.

July 29, 2025 6:19 am

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