Suva City Council joins dengue fight
To combat the recent outbreak of dengue, the Suva City Council has mobilized its Health Inspectors to actively support the Ministry of Health. The Council says over th
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IWA delivers 10 cartons of saline solution to CWM Children’s Hospital
The International Women’s Association (Fiji) delivered 10 cartons of saline solution to the CWM Hospital Children’s Ward yesterday afternoon, on top of the
Father and LegendFM personality Jerry Ligairi makes an urgent plea to people to assist his son in getting life-saving surgery in NZ
Father and LegendFM radio personality, Jerry Ligairi is making a heartfelt plea to everyone for assistance to help save his son’s life. 13-year-old Alexander Li
Compain confirms they had to buy IV fluids for the CWM Children's Hospital today
President of International Women's Association Fiji says the shortage of IV fluids, particularly saline, remains a pressing issue. Compain says while they acknowledge
Free mobile eye screenings to benefit rural communities
People in Viti Levu and Vanua Levu will soon benefit from free mobile eye screenings thanks to Island Medical Centre. Island Medical Centre Managing Director Azad Ali
Family support crucial when women go through menopause – FWRM report
Societal barriers, taboos, and insufficient education on menopause emerge as common challenges in Fiji according to the new report on the urgent action needed to assist o
Rheumatic heart surgeries need to continue at CWM Hospital – Dr Kapadia
Renowned General and Interventional Cardiologist Dr Vijay Kapadia, based at the Gold Coast University Hospital in Australia, has stressed the need for rheumatic heart sur
Non-functional fans in Health facilities to be replaced soon – Dr Lalabalavu
The Ministry of Health will be replacing non-functional fans in public health facilities as soon as possible, following concerns about ventilation and patient comfort in
7 died from leptos while 3 from dengue this year
The number of patients that have succumbed to leptospirosis and dengue fever is regrettable but each patient must be viewed individually based on past medical history and
7 deaths so far from leptospirosis this year
There have been 7 deaths so far this year from leptospirosis The Ministry of Health says there have also been 610 leptospirosis laboratory confirmed cases from Januar
Even though we have staff shortages, critical cases are always prioritised - Dr Lalabalavu
The Ministry of Health has acknowledged the ongoing staff shortages in public health facilities, however, critical cases are always prioritised. While responding to co
Urgent Blood Donation Needed!
We urgently need your help! A blood donation is required for Tagilala Takawa, who is currently at – CWM Hospital in Sukuna Ward. Required Blood Type: O+ (
Health Ministry prioritizing Valelevu Health Centre upgrade despite challenges
The Ministry of Health has assured people that upgrading the infrastructure at Valelevu Health Centre remains a priority, however, logistical challenges are delaying the
Dr Kapadia calls for well resourced national cardiac centre at CWM Hospital
Renowned General and Interventional Cardiologist, Dr Vijay Kapadia, based at the Gold Coast University Hospital in Australia, has voiced his frustrations over the seriou
FNU joins hands with Ministry of Health to support Typhoid Vaccination Campaign in the North
To combat the increasing typhoid rate in Fiji, the Fiji National University has joined forces with the Ministry of Health to support a Typhoid Vaccination Campaign in the
Urgent concerns over poor conditions at Valelevu Health Centre
Concerns have been raised by frustrated patients and families over the poor service and deteriorating conditions at the Valelevu Health Centre, with calls for immediate a
We can end TB if we stand together – Dr. Zibran
We can end Tuberculosis, but only if we stand together. That is the message from Subdivisional Medical Officer Nadi, Dr Amos Zibran to community health workers during
New $2.2M warehouse to address medicine shortage in the North
People in the Northern Division may not have to worry about medicine shortage after the opening of Labasa Divisional Hospital Warehouse Tolu in Siberia Road, Labasa by t
Rakiraki retail shop shut down, 7 businesses fined for Health violations
A major retail shop in Rakiraki Town was issued a closure order due to ongoing compliance issues, while seven businesses were fined heftily following enforcement actions
President urges chiefs to take the first step in openly addressing HIV
The Tui Cakau and President Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu has urged the chiefly leaders within the Cakaudrove Province to take the first step in openly addressing the national
Tobacco use claims more than 1,200 Fijian lives every year – Dr Tudravu
Every year, tobacco use claims more than 1,200 Fijian lives, with 71 percent of these deaths occurring in individuals under the age of 70 — representing a signific