3 month old baby dies due to COVID-19 earlier this month
A 3 month old baby from Naitasiri died due to COVID-19 earlier this month. Permanent Secretary for Health, Dr. James Fong says the infant was referred from Vunidawa Ho
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The COVID-19 virus is a wake-up call that the microscopic world is still a mystery - Dr Waqainabete
The COVID-19 virus is a realisation and wake-up call that the microscopic world is still a mystery to the people and we are ill-prepared to face the consequences should w
Full Story: 89.9% adult target population fully vaccinated
89.9% of the adult target population and 24,137 children between the ages of 15 to 17 are now fully vaccinated. 97% of the adult target population and 33,594 children
Seselja praises Fiji’s world leading vaccination program
The Australian Minister for International Development and Pacific, Senator Zed Seselja says there are challenges ahead but where Fiji has gotten to with its world-leading
I’m quite happy to stay with the current curfew where the nightlife goes until 10pm and stops – Dr Fong
Permanent Secretary for Health Doctor James Fong says the current COVID-19 containment program still needs the curfew to go on for a while. He says at least if there i
14 additional COVID-19 deaths reported between 6th August & 19th September
The Ministry of Health is reporting an additional 14 COVID-19 deaths between 6th August and 19th September, 2021. Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong say
Govt can potentially get its hands on 500,000 doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine – Dr Fong
Permanent Secretary for Health Doctor James Fong says the Government has indicated that it can potentially get its hands on 500,000 doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines.
The angiogram at CWM Hospital has been fixed and National Kidney and Research Centre is fully operational
The angiogram at the CWM Hospital has been fixed however there are still some technical issues that needed to be sorted out while the National Kidney and Research Centre
Announcement on changes to domestic travel quarantine protocols expected today – Dr Fong
The announcement on changes to domestic travel quarantine protocols is expected today once vaccination coverage data in Vanua Levu and some of the maritime islands is obt
Fiji’s quarantine protocols to support international travel have been adjusted that will involve less stringent conditions
Permanent Secretary for Health Dr James Fong says Fiji’s quarantine protocols to support international travel have been adjusted to take into account the increasin
ANZ Fiji Staff Foundation distributes refreshment packs to around 500 frontline healthcare workers
Volunteers from ANZ Fiji’s Staff Foundation have distributed refreshment packs to around 500 frontline healthcare workers between the Navua and Nausori corridor, C
Dr Fong says they do not see any necessity in making COVID-19 vaccinations mandatory for eligible children
Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong says they do not see any necessity in making COVID-19 vaccinations mandatory for eligible children as the uptake has bee
59 cases of completed suicide and 98 attempted suicides from Jan to 1st Nov this year
There have been 59 cases of completed suicide and 98 attempted suicide cases from January to 1st November this year. Out of the 59 cases, 43 were men while 11 were wo
Social travellers have inundated the repatriation program - Dr Fong
Permanent Secretary for Health Doctor James Fong says they are currently having a logistical challenge in providing the support for testing during quarantine because of t
Masking is only mandatory for indoor public areas, public transport and crowded public settings – Dr Fong
Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong says people do not need to wear a mask on the road if they are keeping a safe distance from others however masking is ma
The Suva Retailers Association has donated about $15,000 worth of face masks and hand sanitizers to the Education Ministry
As part of their social responsibility, the Suva Retailers Association has donated about 30,000 face masks and 240 bottles of hand sanitizers which are worth $15,000 to t
Australia has provided over 1 million COVID vaccines to Fiji
Australia has provided Fiji with over 1 million doses of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, and the Australian High Commissioner has praised Fiji’s efforts in conta
62 new cases of COVID-19 with one new death
62 new cases of COVID-19 have been recorded with 34 new cases recorded on Thursday and 28 new cases recorded yesterday. There has been one COVID-19 death. Permanent
Bua Province aims to reach 90% to 100% vaccination coverage by next month
91% of the eligible population in the Bua Province have received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine while 62% have received their second dose, and the Bua Provincia
Sai Prema Foundation providing free breast cancer examinations, medical consultations and awareness workshop for underprivileged women
The Sai Prema Foundation Fiji in conjunction with Fiji Cancer Society is providing free breast cancer examinations, medical consultations and awareness workshop to underp
FULL STORY: Health Ministry records 60 quarantine test results of concern from around 700 travellers to the North
The Health Ministry has recorded 60 quarantine test results of concern from around 700 travellers to the North over the 7-day period from 20th to the 26th of October.