IVs are being redistributed within Fiji- Dr James Fong
The Ministry of Health confirms that stocks of IVs are currently being redistributed within Fiji to meet the local demand at the hospitals across the country. This is a
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All passengers of Fiji Link are to show the careFiji app on their personal devices at check-in
Fiji Link will now require all passengers to show the careFiji app on their personal devices at check-in as part of their Travel Ready programme. The careFiji app regi
Health Ministry looking at 24-hours service at more health centres in the future
Health Minister Dr Ifereimi Waqainabete says with the increase in the number of doctors employed with the Ministry, they are looking at having more health centres in the
Govt has betrayed kidney dialysis patients after reduction of subsidy - NFP
National Federation Party says that government has betrayed kidney dialysis patients after the reduction of the subsidy from $3.5 million in the 2018-2019 budget to $100,
Health Budget expected to focus on COVID-19 and continuing high-quality medical services
The 2020/2021 National Budget is expected to continue to focus on the strengthening of the capacity of doctors and nurses to combat COVID-19 and keep themselves and Fijia
Further quarantine is not required once a person tests negative for COVID-19 after 14 days of quarantine at govt facility – Dr. Waqainabete
Minister for Health Dr, Ifereimi Waqainabete confirms that once a person tests negative for COVID-19 after 14 days of quarantine at the government facility, he or she wil
Dr. Waqainabete clarifies couple were tested before being released from quarantine
Minister for Health Dr. Ifereimi Waqainabete has today clarified that the couple who had returned from New Zealand in April and had claimed that they were released early
Daughter of woman who was allegedly murdered in Sigatoka still admitted
The 14-year-old daughter of the woman who was allegedly murdered in Kabisi, Sigatoka yesterday is still admitted in the Lautoka Hospital after sustaining serious injuries
Health Ministry receives $142,000 worth of medical equipment from South Korea
The Ministry of Health has received $142,000 worth of medical equipment from South Korea via Korea International Cooperation Agency and CIAT alumni club. These equipme
Hotel workers going in and out of the properties used as quarantine facilities are being thoroughly checked – Doctor Fong
Acting Permanent Secretary for Health Dr James Fong says hotel workers who look after people that are quarantined in the health facilities have to practice physical dista
3 people die due to dengue fever - Dr Waqainabete
3 people have died due to dengue fever from November last year to date while 300 cases were recorded during this period. Minister for Health Dr Ifereimi Waqainabete s
Health Ministry receives $1 million worth of medical supplies from EqualMed
The Ministry of Health has received a donation of over $1 million worth of medical supplies from EqualMed. EqualMed is a charitable organization founded by Nivita Sing
New COVID-19 case does not pose a risk to the community – Dr Fong
The Acting Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong says the 66-year-old man who tested positive for COVID-19 after returning from India does not pose any threat
Fiji included in UK quarantine free list for arrivals
Fiji has been included in the United Kingdom's quarantine free list for arrivals. This means people travelling from Fiji will not have to quarantine on arrival in Engl
Fiji has the capability to manufacture hygiene products locally - Waqainabete
Minister of Health Doctor Ifereimi Waqainabete has commended local companies for coming up with innovative ways to help the Ministry battle COVID-19. Dr Waqainabete sa
All patients recover from COVID-19 – PM
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says Fiji has cleared the last of our active COVID-19 patients. Bainimarama tweeted that with no deaths, our recovery rate is 100 per
China continues to support Fiji in their fight against COVID-19
Health Minister Dr Ifereimi Waqainabete says it is important to understand that we have a role to play to ensure that there is not a second or third wave of the COVID-19.
About 3,000 operations done at the CWM Hospital from January to April 2020 - Doctor Waqainabete
About 3,000 operations have been done at the CWM Hospital from January to April this year and 5 out of the 8 operation theatres are currently functioning at the hospital.
Ranjit Garments donate bed sheets, pillowcases and blankets to the Ministry of Health
Ranjit Garments has handed over a total of 3,207-bed sheets, 3,263 pillowcases and 335 blankets to the Ministry of Health Incident Management Unit this week. This dona
Ministry of Health receives hygiene and cleaning products from Fiji Chemicals
$50,000 worth of hygiene and cleaning products has been donated by Fiji Chemicals to the Ministry of Health and Medical Services to support their efforts against COVID-19
Supermarket that was found selling rotten meat will be charged and taken to court
The supermarket in Suva City which has been selling rotten meat, will be charged and taken to court. This has been confirmed by the Suva City Council Acting Director H