Thirty children have received a new lease of life after undergoing heart surgeries at the Sai Sanjeevani Children’s Hospital in Nasese Suva.

Namosi Chief and former Member of Parliament Ratu Suliano Matanitobua has acknowledged the work by the government in improving health services in his province.

Radiology is now the key diagnostic tool for many diseases and has an important role in monitoring treatment and predicting outcomes.

Poor hygiene and sanitation have contributed to outbreaks of climate-sensitive and communicable diseases in Nasaibitu Village in Wainibuka over the past few years.

The timely and accurate interpretation of radiographs played a vital front-line role in the diagnosis, grading, and triaging of patients during the COVID-19 period.

The lack of proper oral and dental healthcare remains the main challenge and one of great concern for the Health Ministry.

Around 18 children have undergone heart surgeries at the Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Children’s Hospital since Friday.

The Fiji Cancer Society says their screening sessions are effective as they urge more women to get screened.

Non-communicable diseases in Fiji are taking a significant toll on the economy with over 500 million dollars.

Permanent Secretary for Health, Dr James Fong admits their focus on Non-Communicable Diseases, the biggest killer in the country was hugely impacted during the two years of the pandemic.

The Ministry of Health recorded 205 new COVID cases in the last three days.

The Health Ministry will increase its level of COVID-19 testing as advanced testing equipment will soon be brought into Fiji’s Centre for Disease Control.