Health

FijiCare pays over $33m

FijiCare Insurance reveals that the claims environment has been very challenging in the past few years.

June 8, 2023 4:53 pm
 

Health

Equipment to boost prostate cancer screening

A new P25 diagnostic colour Doppler ultrasound system machine has been provided to the Ministry of Health to further boost their prostate cancer screening.

June 8, 2023 4:24 pm
 

Health

MOH launches patient warning system

The Ministry of Health yesterday launched an early warning system designed to recognize, refer, and respond to deteriorating patients.

June 8, 2023 10:36 am
 

Health

Improving working conditions part of budget submission: Dr Atonio

The Ministry of Health and Medical Services has prioritized improving the working conditions for medical professionals in its submission for the 2023–2024 national budget.

June 8, 2023 6:42 am
 

Health

Fiji has a worrying trend of HIV and AIDS: Dr Lalabalavu

Minister for Health and Medical Services, Doctor Atonio Lalabalavu has called on strengthened efforts to combat the worrying trend of HIV and AIDS in the country.

June 7, 2023 4:18 pm
 

Health

Number of overweight children increasing rapidly: UNICEF

A Social Behavior Change Advocacy Material was launched today to support healthy diets and counter the burden of non-communicable diseases in the country.

June 7, 2023 12:34 pm
 

Health

Ministry warns against cupping as a vaccine removal method

The Health Ministry has expressed concerns over the growing trend of using cupping as a supposed means of removing the COVID-19 vaccine.

June 7, 2023 12:24 pm
 

Health

LTDD cases under control in the North: Dr Lalabalavu

The Ministry of Health and Medical Services has been able to control the cases of leptospirosis, typhoid, and dengue after their surge early this year in the Northern Division.

June 7, 2023 6:29 am
 

Health

PPP for GP scheme under review

The government is reviewing the Public-Private Partnership for Free General Practitioners Scheme to determine its effectiveness.

June 5, 2023 1:05 pm
 

Health

Men’s participation in menstrual health is critical: Hataogo

Normalizing menstruation to make it a fact of life by 2030 is still an uphill battle in conservative communities like Fiji.

June 1, 2023 4:24 pm
 

Health

Government works towards improving health sector

The coalition government is already working with its partners to improve healthcare facilities says Finance Minister, Professor Biman Prasad.

June 1, 2023 12:46 pm
 

Health

Tobacco sale to minors a concern

Permanent Secretary for Health, Dr. James Fong says they are continuing the fight to stop the illegal sale of tobacco to minors.

May 31, 2023 4:52 pm

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