Claims of waste discharge from Tavua Hospital spark investigation
Concerns over the alleged discharge of waste from the Tavua hospital into the Nasivi river was raised during the Fijian Media Association’s 'Meet the Public and th
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PM says NCDs and mental health challenges are lived realities for almost every Fijian family
Non-communicable diseases and mental health challenges are lived realities for almost every Fijian family, with NCDs accounting for more than 80 percent of deaths in Fiji
Chand calls for Ba Health Centre to be open on Saturdays
A request has been made by Ba businessman, Dinesh Prakash Chand to have the Ba Health Centre open on Saturdays to ensure a smoother flow of services. Chand raised this
New project launched to tackle maternal health, HIV, and gender-based violence in Fiji
Fiji has a Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) of 48.1 deaths per 100, 000 live births, a clear sign that critical gaps in sexual and reproductive health care still exist.
100 Ba Vision patients await surgery after experts not allowed in Fiji
100 patients at Ba Vision, an eye clinic and surgery centre, are awaiting their surgeries after experts from India were prevented from performing the procedures. Ba Vi
New morgue for Tavua hospital by July 2026
A former councillor and representative of the Tavua Ratepayers and Citizens Association, has called for urgent improvements to Tavua’s infrastructure, especially t
New CT scan machine in Labasa still not being used as power upgrade yet to be done
Urgent action is needed as Labasa Hospital has not been providing CT scan services for two years because they do not have adequate power supply for a new CT scan machine
Lab scientists request formal meeting for unpaid overtime
The Fiji Institute of Medical Laboratory Science (FIMLS) has formally raised concerns about unpaid overtime since May 2025 for its members and is requesting a formal enga
Fiji’s mental health system faces a shortage of mental health experts
The lack of technical people in respective fields is one of the biggest barriers to accessing mental health services under normal circumstances. This was highlighted b
Sri Sathya Sai Global Council donates ambulance to Tavua Medical Team
The Sri Sathya Sai Global Council has donated an ambulance to the Tavua Medical Team at the Nadarivatu Health Centre, significantly improving emergency medical response t
Ramakrishna Mission partnership brings expanded free healthcare to thousands in Fiji
Thousands of Fijians, especially those in rural and undeserved communities, will soon benefit from expanded free medical services through a new partnership between the R
iTaukei age 20 to 40 record highest diabetes cases – 10,000 Toes Campaign
The 10,000 Toes Campaign of the Seventh-day Adventist Church has reported that over the past five years, the iTaukei community has recorded the highest number of diabetes
I’ve lived with knee pain for years — Fijian man seeks help from Chinese medical team
Many Fijians are flocking to the Vodafone Arena this week to receive free medical services provided by the crew of the Silk Road Ark, a Chinese naval hospital ship curren
Med Lab Scientists says Health Minister incorrect as lab scientists are not being paid overtime since May 2025
President of the Fiji Institute of Medical Laboratory Scientists, Jignesh Sharma says the Minister for Health, Doctor Ratu Atonio Lalabalavu’s comments are factual
Chinese Naval hospital ship makes historic first visit to Fiji, offers free medical service
A wave of excitement and anticipation swept through Walu Bay this morning as the Chinese naval hospital ship Silk Road Ark arrived in Fiji making history with its maiden
Health Ministry faces difficulties in recruiting health professionals
The Health Ministry is facing difficulties in recruiting dental hygienists, medical imaging technologists, and pharmacists.

Minister for Health Dr Ratu Atoni
Around 70 students of Bright Little Ones Pre-School receive free dental care from Colgate
Colgate, in collaboration with The Smile Clinic, conducted free dental checks for about 70 students at Bright Little Ones Pre-School as part of their Oral Health Month ac
Almost one child in every classroom lives with RHD - Dr. Cikamatana
Shockingly, nearly one child in every classroom across Fiji lives with Rheumatic Heart Disease. Chief Medical Advisor, Dr. Luisa Cikamatana, stated during World Heart
Man demands answers from Health Ministry after not receiving pain medication at Labasa Hospital
A man is demanding answers from the Ministry of Health after he did not receive pain medication at the Labasa Hospital despite waiting for over two hours, as the keys to
Equal Med donates vital medical supplies to boost Fiji’s Health Services
EqualMed, who are a Non-Governmental Organization from the United States has donated a wide range of essential medical items such as thermometers, ultrasound gels, walker
80 percent of Fijian children under 2 years old suffer from malnutrition - Kiran
Malnutrition remains a critical public health issue in Fiji, with 80 per cent of children under the age of two suffering from malnutrition and 50 per cent of school-aged