Fiji is currently the second-fastest-growing epidemic in the Asia-Pacific region in terms of HIV cases.

WHO Representative to the South Pacific, Dr. Mark Jacobs, believes the movement of health professionals to another country is something that will be hard to stop.

The hopes of kidney disease patients have been boosted, as the construction of the Northern Dialysis Center extension has commenced.

Deputy Prime Minister Professor Biman Prasad has acknowledged the efforts of Sai Sanjeevani Children Hospital in Nasese Suva which has conducted open heart surgeries on children.

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.