Land allocated for the construction of the 100-bed super-speciality hospital
Discussions on the 100-bed super-speciality hospital have been going well with India’s High Commission to Fiji, Suneet Mehta, acknowledging the government of Fiji
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Dr Gaunavinaka urges parents not to give children junk food but choose nutritious options
The Health Ministry is urging parents to make thoughtful choices about their children’s nutrition, especially when it comes to snacks. While conducting an outre
Fiji gets green light to buy medicine directly from manufacturers in India
Fiji can now source its medicines and medical equipment from India after the Fiji Government through the Ministry of Health signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the
33 cases of lupus recorded between 2016 and 2020, with 67% iTaukei
33 cases of Lupus were recorded by the Health Ministry between 2016 and 2020, with 67 percent of the cases comprising Indigenous iTaukei. Marking International Lupus
Overtime payment for medical imaging technologists and senior pharmacy technicians to continue
Great news as the overtime payment for medical imaging technologists and senior pharmacy technicians will continue. This is after concerns were raised by the public an
Overtime payment ceases for some medical workers again
The overtime pay for medical imaging technologists, senior pharmacy technicians, biomedical technical officers, dental technicians, junior physiotherapists, health inspec
We have sufficient supply of saline solution to last for the next 5 to 6 months – Dr Lalabalavu
Minister for Health Dr Atonio Lalabalavu has stated that they have sufficient supply of saline solution bottles to last Fiji for the next 5 to 6 months. This is after
UNDP and Health Ministry respond to Fiji’s HIV crisis with critical medical supplies
As part of its urgent response to Fiji’s escalating HIV outbreak, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Ministry of Health, has announced the han
Labour is lying again – Professor Prasad
As usual, the Leader of the Fiji Labour Party is lying again. This is the response from the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad, on b
Calls made to remove VAT on medical services and equipment to boost healthcare and tourism
Calls are being made to provide a waiver of VAT on all medical consultations and procedures, remove VAT and reduce duty on the importation of all medical equipment and co
47 people in Fiji have hemophilia, a rare blood disorder
There are 47 people in Fiji living with hemophilia, a serious genetic bleeding condition that can lead to life-threatening complications. This was revealed by the Fiji
Over 100 Fijians estimated to have haemophilia as push for better diagnosis grows
In 2023, the Fiji Haemophilia Foundation estimated that over 100 individuals in Fiji are affected by this condition and currently 47 Fijians live with haemophilia, 33 reg
One shop closed and 4 prominent retail outlets in Nausori issued notices for sanitary and hygiene non-compliance
One shop in Nausori town was closed by the Health Ministry’s Food Unit, and four prominent retail outlets were issued with abatement notices after they were found
Natewa Health Centre receives medical supplies and equipment
Good news for the people of Natewa in Cakaudrove as the Natewa Health Centre has received much-needed medical supplies and equipment. Fiji Pine Group's Executive Chair
Savusavu Hospital receives physiotherapy equipment worth more than $5,000
Great news as the Savusavu Hospital has received physiotherapy equipment and towels worth more than $5,000, donated by Medical Aid Abroad, New Zealand. In an interview
Infrastructure development, health, education and better service delivery will be the focus of the budget – Prof. Prasad
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad says the government’s focus for the upcoming national budget will be continuing to improve in
Private hospital makes medical tourism call amid NZ visa easing
While New Zealand’s easing of visa laws has been welcomed with open arms by Pacific islanders, the management of Fiji's largest state-of-the-art 130-bed specialty
Lack of essential medical supplies affects surgeries at the cath lab
It is challenging to be completely self-sufficient when operating in Fiji due to ongoing shortages of essential medical supplies — including basic items such as su
Accessing vital healthcare services for TB a challenge in remote islands – Dr Turaga
Accessing vital healthcare services for Tuberculosis is a challenge for people living in remote islands. This is the sentiment shared by Ministry of Health Tuberculosi
Navua mother pleads for help to save son’s life as rare skull tumour advances
A desperate mother is making a heartfelt plea for assistance in raising money for her 13-year-old son, Manvit Manish Lal who is battling a rare skull tumour. Manvitâ
Saline solutions are in stock says Health Minister while Compain asks where are the 3,000 units
Minister for Health Dr Ratu Atonio Lalabalavu says saline solutions are in stock at the Fiji Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Services Centre (FPBS) while IWA (Fiji) Preside