A resilient mother of twins, aged 3, is courageously navigating the challenging journey of raising one of her twins battling cancer.

The World Health Organization is focusing on reducing the major risk factors for noncommunicable diseases to prevent deaths.

The Ministry of Health’s Record Department is struggling to meet the increasing demand for medical records amidst shortage of staff.

The Health Ministry has noted an increase in oral cancer cases, with two to three cases diagnosed per month, compared to one case per month in previous years.

The Colonial War Memorial Hospital has noted an increase in non-communicable diseases, which is a concern for the Health Ministry.

Health Minister Dr Atonio Lalabalavu is stressing the need to be supportive towards substance-abuse patients who return to their communities from rehabilitation centers.

Amidst a shortage of staff, the Health Ministry is actively working to ensure the safety and well-being of patients in hospitals are not compromised.

A person has died from typhoid fever, as the Health Ministry has announced an outbreak in Lau Settlement in Ra.

Over 60 villagers in Nabavatu in Dreketi, Macuata, still displaced by Tropical Cyclone Ana in 2021, have received much-needed medical relief after suffering from a chronic fungal infection, says Habitat Fiji.

Following intense negotiations, the Ministry of Health and Medical Services and the Fiji Nurses Association have finally reached an agreement, settling the nurses’ long-standing grievances.

The Health Ministry is taking pro-active measures to collect information regarding the population’s status on Non-Communicable Diseases and the overall health of Fijians.

The Ministry of Health urges everyone to take charge of their health by participating in the Free Screenings & Wellness Activities at the CWM Hospital Centennial Celebration Program.