FMA Mini Conference focuses on healthcare crisis
Improving healthcare standards, strengthening medical training and addressing Fiji’s growing drug and HIV crisis, were among the key issues discussed during the Fi
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11,000 People to benefit from upgraded WASH facilities in rural Ba
More than 11,000 people in rural Ba are expected to benefit from upgraded water, sanitation and hygiene facilities commissioned by the Minister for Health Dr Atonio Lalab
Fiji Medical Association calls for ethical and well-governed drug-testing policy
While the Fiji Medical Association acknowledges the Government's recent steps to introduce drug testing among government officials and recognises the seriousness of illic
Australia on track to become first country to eliminate cervical cancer
A future without cervical cancer may be possible, as Australia moves closer to becoming the first country in the world to eliminate the disease through vaccination and ea
Compain calls on Tabuya and Minister to visit CWM after claims of malinformation against the media
International Women's Association Fiji President, Judy Compain has hit out at Minister for Information, Lynda Tabuya after the Minister accused the mainstream media of
Blackrock Medical Centre to serve security forces during drug operations, temporarily closed to civilians
In support of its joint illicit drug operations with the Fiji Police Force, the Blackrock Medical Centre in Votualevu, Nadi will be designated to support the care a
Health workers owed $1.7M in unpaid overtime
Health workers have not been paid approximately $1.7 million as overtime from January to March this year due to insufficient budget and this is expected to increase. T
CWM Hospital implements 12-hour nursing shifts amid staff shortage
Amid the current shortage of nursing staff, CWM Hospital has implemented a temporary adjustment to nursing shift arrangements, with nurses working 12-hour shifts.The Mini
Free medical camps to serve Western Division communities
Good news for the Western Division as the Sri Sathya Sai Global Council Fiji will host six free medical camps starting this Sunday, aimed at providing healthcare servi
Students mark world water day despite earlier disruptions
Students of Vatukoula Convent Primary School in the Western Division have commemorated World Water Day 2026, despite earlier disruptions caused by adverse weather, Whi
PHIT project to boost healthcare access and infrastructure
Representatives and health officials from across the Pacific gathered in Nadi today for the launch of the Pacific Healthy Islands Transformation (PHIT) project, officiate
Doctor graduates with law degree to bridge gap between medicine and law
With the aim of bridging the gap between medicine and law, and a long-term goal of helping patients better understand their rights while supporting medical professionals
Fiji records 300 stroke cases annually as rehabilitation demand rises
Minister for Health Dr Atonio Lalabalavu has revealed that Fiji continues to face a growing burden of non-communicable diseases, including diabetes and cardiovascular dis
Former PM initially endorsed withdrawal of health tender waiver, later changed and approved - Mati
Former Deputy Secretary of Policy in the Office of the Prime Minister, Nemani Mati says that former Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama had earlier endorsed the withdrawal
Health services to improve after Navunikabi Nursing Station renovation
Health services in Navunikabi Village in Namosi are expected to be boosted following the completion of renovation works at the Navunikabi Nursing Station.Minister for Hea
Former Health Permanent Secretary says Dr Sharma approached her for waiver of tender for lab equipment
Former Health Permanent Secretary, Dr Salanieta Saketa told the court that former Health Minister, Dr Neil Sharma approached her in her office seeking a waiver of tender
Fiji launches updated community health worker programme to tackle NCDs
A Community Health Worker (CHW) programme, in partnership with the Australian Government, aimed at improving healthcare delivery and tackling Fiji’s growing burden
Minister says no dedicated paramedics within MOH to respond to emergencies outside hospital settings
There are no dedicated paramedic workforce within the Ministry of Health to respond to emergencies outside hospital settings. This has been confirmed by Health Minister D
CWM West Wing currently facing water disruption
The Colonial War Memorial Hospital West Wing is currently experiencing a temporary water disruption, however, the Ministry for Health has confirmed that essential service
Fiji secures $112m ADB loan for health reform, $37.3m grant for coastal resilience projects
Fiji has secured major funding support through two agreements signed with the Asian Development Bank to transform the health sector and build resilience for coastal commu
13 food business operators in Tavua closed by Health Inspectors
Thirteen food business operators in Tavua have been closed for failing to comply with food safety standards.The Health Ministry says the Tavua Health Office team, in coll