General Practitioner Doctor Krupali Tappoo says health professionals needs to be mindful while dealing with patients with non-communicable disease.

Health Minister, Dr. Atonio Lalabalavu says the deteriorating infrastructure at Fiji’s main hospital and staff shortage are two main issues he will be looking at addressing.

Oceania Hospitals has launched its Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) services.

The Fiji Nursing Association has raised concerns with Minister for Health Atonio Lalabalavu regarding the shortage of nurses.

Innovative and healthier food options are something that needs to be considered in order to curb the growing issues related to non-communicable diseases.

The Ministry of Health states that the non-communicable disease statistics reveal that 80% of the deaths are caused by NCDs.

Director of the Sai Sanjeevani Children’s Heart Hospital Doctor Krupali Tappoo says they have noted an increase in non-communicable diseases among young children, the elderly, and pregnant women.

The Ministry of Health and Medical Services has recorded 22 new COVID-19 cases.

Minister for Health Dr Atonio Lalabalavu stresses that their ultimate aim is to ensure they provide healthcare to people in a timely manner.

The Health Ministry has noted rising trends in cases of Leptospirosis and Dengue thus, the admission levels mortality rate among admitted cases is low.

No new travel restrictions will be put in place however, the Health Ministry is not ruling out the possibility of travel restrictions in the future.

The Ministry of Health is urging Fijians to minimize movement and consider wearing face coverings if they are not feeling well.