Diabetes remains a critical health challenge in Fiji, prompting Diabetes Fiji to introduce innovative strategies aimed at improving patient care and raising awareness.

Access to quality healthcare remains a challenge for rural communities and the Bukuya Health Centre in Ba is no exception.

The Health Ministry’s team in the North is urging Fijians especially younger generations to prioritize regular health check-ups as Non-Communicable Diseases become an increasingly health concern.

As the number of diabetes cases in Fiji continues to rise, Diabetes Fiji is calling for a stronger focus on education, better access to care and awareness.

The Minister for Health has revealed plans to establish a dedicated post for a health inspector in the Bukuya medical area in Ba.

History was created this week when a team of specialists conducted Fiji’s first-ever quadruple graft heart bypass surgery at the Pacific Specialist Healthcare Hospital in Nadi.

The Health Ministry’s sub-divisional medical team is conducting an outreach program for communities like the Vunimoli nursing area which has more than 3,000 people and no nursing station or health centre.

The Ministry of Health’s Food Unit has closed down a supermarket in Nadi after it was caught violating the Food Safety Act 2003 and Food Safety Regulations 2009.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad visited the Fiji Pharmaceutical & Biomedical Services premises yesterday afternoon.

The Ministry of Health is aware of the challenges faced by certain health centers and nursing stations due to the current zonings.

As the new academic year approaches, Diabetes Fiji has raised concerns about the rising number of young people affected by diabetes.

The Fiji Medical Association states that inefficiencies in health care can have a negative impact on patient care.