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Dengue outbreak in Western Division

200 dengue fever cases have been reported in the Western Division since the start of the year, prompting the Ministry of Health to declare an outbreak.

February 3, 2025 12:34 pm
 

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Denial delays treatment says FCS

Patient denial is a major challenge in addressing the rising cancer cases in Fiji.

February 3, 2025 6:42 am
 

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Diabetes Fiji praises Foot Care Angels

Diabetes Fiji team recently conducted surprise visits to hospitals in the west to provide essential medical supplies for diabetics.

February 3, 2025 5:54 am
 

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CWM hospital redevelopment gains momentum

The redevelopment of CWM Hospital has gained significant momentum as there is confidence that some of the issues faced by the hospital will be resolved in the next one year.

February 1, 2025 4:54 pm
 

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Overcoming barriers to HIV care

Many Fijians face social and societal barriers when seeking medical assistance for HIV, making it difficult for them to access essential care and treatment.

February 1, 2025 7:33 am
 

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UNAIDS promotes PrEP in Fiji

UNAIDS is in talks with its stakeholders to introduce Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis or PREP in Fiji, in an effort to tackle the HIV outbreak.

January 29, 2025 4:33 pm
 

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Faith-based efforts fight HIV rise

Faith-based leaders say education and open and frank discussion is key to addressing Fiji’s HIV outbreak.

January 29, 2025 6:30 am
 

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India offers healthcare support

India is ready to offer healthcare support to Fiji as the country deals with a HIV outbreak.

January 28, 2025 4:27 pm
 

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UNICEF prioritizes 'talanoa' to tackle HIV

Open discussions about HIV prevention in cultural and traditional settings are crucial for rural and faith-based communities.

January 28, 2025 6:30 am
 

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Fiji joins global push to eliminate leprosy

The Ministry of Health and Medical Service commemorated World Leprosy Day yesterday, highlighting the theme Unite, Act, and Eliminate, with global observance aiming to raise awareness about leprosy, its impact, and the ongoing fight for its eradication.

January 27, 2025 5:50 am
 

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Sharp decline in HIV funding: MOH

With HIV cases increasing at an alarming rate, health officials have called for urgent action to secure the resources needed to fight the epidemic effectively.

January 25, 2025 7:21 am
 

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Sabha offers support in HIV fight

The recent report of 1,093 new HIV cases has sparked widespread concern, with various sectors of society calling for urgent action to address the rising crisis.

January 24, 2025 4:30 pm

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