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Ministry faces staffing shortage as nurses leave workforce

The Health Ministry lost 800 nurses from its workforce in the last 12 months, which includes nurses who have moved to the Aspen Hospitals in Lautoka and Ba.

April 4, 2023 4:34 pm
 

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NCD poses complications in surgeries says Doctor Mishra

Diabetes is one of the main concerns raised by doctors treating Fijians in India.

April 3, 2023 4:45 pm
 

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Millions needed to upgrade CWM Hospital

An investment of around $500 million is needed to renew and refurbish the Colonial War Memorial Hospital in Suva.

March 30, 2023 12:34 pm
 

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Improving data in healthcare systems critical

The importance of timely and accurate data in decision-making for healthcare systems cannot be overstated.

March 28, 2023 12:17 pm
 

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Nurses resign over poor leadership, claims nursing association

The Fiji Nursing Association has reported that a growing number of nurses are leaving their jobs due to poor leadership in the Health Ministry.

March 28, 2023 6:51 am
 

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More multidrug-resistant TB cases registered

While efforts to combat tuberculosis are underway, there are now concerns about drug-resistant cases.

March 27, 2023 6:53 am
 

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Aspen Medical conducts over 50 successful open heart surgeries

Over 50 successful heart surgeries have been conducted by Aspen Medical since October last year.

March 27, 2023 5:56 am
 

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Laboratory commissioned to tackle typhoid

Around 130,000 Fijians in the Northern Division will now have better health protection following the commissioning of the Environmental Health Laboratory.

March 25, 2023 4:45 pm
 

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Medical team to conduct complex heart surgeries

The Sai Sanjeevani Children Hospital is expecting a surgery team from the United States of America to conduct complex heart surgery.

March 25, 2023 12:36 pm
 

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TB survivor shares ordeal

The death of a mother of seven from tuberculosis at the Tamavua Twomey Hospital last year was lesson for a police officer who made sure that he took his medications on time.

March 25, 2023 7:46 am
 

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Tackling TB remains a challenge

The global incidence of tuberculosis has increased due to COVID-19 pandemic says Health Minister Doctor Atonio Lalabalavu.

March 24, 2023 4:52 pm
 

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Container lab to boost Typhoid surveillance

Over the years, there had been a growing need to address environmental sampling and monitoring of typhoid within the Northern Division, and this required a fully functional laboratory.

March 24, 2023 10:37 am

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