Drive-through swab service at Suva Civic Centre open till 3pm today
A drive-through COVID-19 swab service is open at the Suva Civic Centre until 3pm today. People over 40 years of age who may be experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms such
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FEMAT Field Hospital can cater for 90 beds and should be ready to treat COVID patients by tomorrow
The Fiji Emergency Medical Assistance Team Field Hospital will be ready to treat COVID patients by the end of this weekend. Head of FEMAT Doctor Luke Nasedra says the
Cuvu Health Centre closed today for decontamination
The Cuvu Health Centre is closed today for decontamination. According to the Health Ministry, the disinfecting team will decontaminate the health facility today to pre
Navua Hospital SOPD clinic services closed till further notice due to increasing COVID-19 cases
The Health Ministry says due to the increasing number of COVID-19 cases in the Serua/Namosi Subdivision, the Special Outpatients Department clinic at Navua Hospital has b
Australia has so far provided 560,000 doses of AstraZeneca to Fiji
With another 100,000 doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine arriving in the country yesterday, Australia has so far provided 560,000 doses to Fiji. Australian High Commissio
66 COVID-19 patients are currently on oxygen support and 2 patients are on ventilators – Dr Tudravu
The Health Ministry's Chief Medical Advisor Doctor Jemesa Tudravu says 66 COVID-19 patients are currently on oxygen support and two patients are on ventilators. Doctor
87 people in isolation on four Goundar Shipping vessels
The government says there are currently 87 crew members and passengers in isolation on four Goundar Shipping vessels. It confirms that there are 18 cases on Lomaiviti
COVID-19 deaths - ages range from 32 to 85 years
The ages of the 21 people that have died from COVID-19 between the 14th to the 20th of July range from 32 to 85 years. The Head of Health Protection, Dr Aalisha Sahukh
Dr Fong disheartened after some try to undermine the COVID-19 care provided at the field hospital locations
Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong says as an independent civil servant, he finds it very disheartening that some people, including media organisations, ha
There is no question that we are stretched and we have created extra capacity to be able to save as many lives as possible – Dr Fong
Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong says there is no question that medical officials and facilities are stretched and they have created extra capacity to be
Need to discuss the benefits of COVID-19 vaccine booster shots, the COVID-19 vaccine is for protection against hospitalisation – Dr Fong
Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong says there is a need to have a discussion on the benefits of COVID-19 vaccine booster shots and assessments are underway
11,000 Australian manufactured AstraZeneca vaccines and medical supplies arrive in Fiji
Another 11,000 Australian manufactured AstraZeneca vaccines have arrived in the country with other medical supplies. This includes 200 stretcher beds and over $220,000
Drive-through vaccination centre set up at South Seas Club restaurant in Lautoka
People living in Lautoka can now get vaccinated from the comfort of their vehicles following the set up of a drive-through vaccination centre at the South Seas Club resta
Oceania Hospitals does not tolerate or condone workplace bullying or harassment of any kind - Naiyaga
The Board of Oceania Hospitals Limited says recent allegations against personnel at the Hospital have been independently and thoroughly investigated and investigations re
We are working with some NGOs to boost the provision of critical health services through the medical line 165 - Doctor Matanaicake
With the increasing number of new COVID-19 cases, severe cases and hospitalisations, the Ministry of Health continues to ensure that those needing COVID-19 care, medicati
No drive-through vaccination at FNU Nasinu Campus today but people can go to Hexagon Plaza Complex along Kings Highway
There will be no drive-through vaccination available at FNU Nasinu Campus from today. The Health Ministry says this service has been temporarily deferred at this vacci
7-day average of new COVID-19 cases per day is a worrying 1116 cases per million population per day
The 7-day average of new COVID-19 cases per day is a worrying 988 cases per day or 1116 cases per million population per day. Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor J
Concerns raised on COVID protocols not being followed by people at Makoi Health Centre
Concerns are being raised by some people who have gone for swabbing for COVID-19 at the Makoi Health Centre today as the COVID protocols are not being followed. We hav
Health Ministry to administer Moderna vaccine to pregnant women in Viti Levu from Wednesday
The Ministry of Health will begin administering the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to pregnant women across Viti Levu from Wednesday. The Ministry says due to the increasing
Drive-through screening clinic set up in Pacific Harbour
Residents of Pacific Harbour can get themselves screened at the drive-through screening clinic at The Establishment restaurant from today until Wednesday. The Mini
40 schools and health centres in the Northern Division to benefit from Northern Connectivity Project
The Government's “Northern Connectivity†Project which aims to make sure Fijians in the North have the ability to connect to fast internet speeds is on track