Health

Fiji set to register first locally trained dermatologists

Fiji is on track to register its first locally trained dermatologists in 2027, marking a major milestone in strengthening specialist skin care services.

June 18, 2026 12:45 pm
 

Health

Taveuni man marks milestone

A Fiji-born man has made medical history in Australia after becoming the first patient in Perth, Western Australia, to undergo a groundbreaking laser brain surgery for epilepsy.

June 16, 2026 1:47 pm
 

Lifestyle

Calls grow to end albinism discrimination

While society is modernizing, people living with albinism still face difficulty fitting in, as they are burdened with the stigma of being different.

June 14, 2026 11:18 am
 

Lifestyle

Ten Ra families benefit from new water project

Ten families in Vunidralagaci Village in the district of Nalaba, Ra, are celebrating improved access to clean and reliable drinking water.

June 10, 2026 10:15 am
 

Lifestyle

Fuel hike threatens livelihood of vendor

Seventy-two-year-old Melania Moqeibau is among the many Fijians struggling to cope with rising fuel prices, as increasing costs continue to put pressure on household budgets.

June 3, 2026 7:52 am
 

Food

Innovative breadfruit processing encourages healthy eating

To encourage healthy eating habits, the Tutu Rural Training Centre has introduced an initiative that transforms breadfruit from an underutilised traditional crop into an appealing meal option.

June 3, 2026 7:50 am
 

Food

Bainivalu highlights forestry’s economic impact in Kadavu

Minister for Fisheries and Forestry Alitia Bainivalu has told Parliament that forestry remains a key driver of economic growth and livelihoods in Kadavu.

April 29, 2026 7:37 am
 

Health

Health officials push for stigma-free HIV response

Fiji is intensifying its fight against HIV with a bold shift toward a compassion-first approach, placing dignity, respect, and lived experience at the centre of its national response.

April 23, 2026 7:31 am
 

Lifestyle

$5 minimum wage falls short of Constitutional right say FTUC

The Fiji Trades Union Congress says Fiji is failing to meet its constitutional obligation to ensure workers earn a just minimum wage.

April 22, 2026 1:06 pm
 

Health

Navosa woman inspires healthy ageing talks

A 95-year-old woman in the highlands of Navosa is inspiring national discussions on healthy ageing as consultations on Fiji’s Ageing Policy Review continue.

April 15, 2026 12:12 pm
 

Health

ADB warns rising NCD burden threatens Fiji’s economy

The Asian Development Bank is raising concerns over the growing impact of non-communicable diseases in Fiji, warning they are now a serious threat to the country’s long-term economic growth.

April 14, 2026 7:39 am
 

Health

Dr Kaur urges shift in health behavior

National HIV Task Force representative Dr Priya Kaur is urging Fijians to stop waiting until they are sick to seek medical help, warning that poor health-seeking behaviour is putting lives at risk.

April 13, 2026 8:30 am

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