Malaria control and elimination efforts must be accelerated to ensure that hard-fought gains are not lost says Health Minister, Dr. Atonio Lalabalavu.

Women and young girls in remote rural communities in Fiji face challenges accessing quality healthcare.

The burden of pediatric cardiac care in Fiji and the region is increasing.

There is a need to implement stringent measures to address issues regarding diet, smoking, and alcohol abuse.

Children from neighbouring Pacific Island countries, including Kiribati and the Solomons, have had the opportunity to undergo surgery in Fiji at Sai Sanjeevani Children’s Hospital in Nasese.

The Ministry of Health has given its submissions to the government on how to retain nurses and address the shortage, says Permanent Secretary of Health, Dr James Fong.

A wide range of health issues affecting island states are being discussed at the Pacific Heads of Health meeting in Nadi.

The United Nations Population Fund Executive Director, Dr. Natalia Kanem, has reminded midwives at the Makoi Maternity Unit that they are part of a noble profession.

The Patient Information System, commonly known as PATIS, which is used in all major hospitals and health centers, needs to be reviewed and utilized in monitoring and tracking non-communicable diseases.

Calls have been made for more extreme measures to be implemented on sugar-sweetened beverages and other sugary products that have an adverse impact on people’s health.

Reducing the burden of diseases has been one of the focal points of discussion by the Human Development Thematic Group at the 2023 National Economic Summit.

15.8 percent of Fiji’s population has diabetes.