PM happy with Health Minister’s performance
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has expressed confidence in the performance of the Minister for Health and Medical Services Doctor Ratu Atonio Lalabalavu. Rabuka highli
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Ravunawa will be Assistant Health Minister - Dr Lalabalavu
Penioni Ravunawa who has a medical background, will be the Assistant Health Minister. Minister for Health, Dr Atonio Lalabalavu says Ravunawa will help with monitoring
$1M refurbished Labasa Hospital emergency dept sponsored by KOICA
People in the Northern Division can expect better emergency services at the Labasa Hospital as the dmergency department has received a million dollar face-lift through Ko
53-year-old Chand appeals for support to undergo life-saving heart surgery
53-year-old Harish Chand of Nukuloa, Ba is urgently appealing for financial assistance as he battles a severe heart condition. While speaking to fijivillage News, Chan
Health Ministry receives 3,000 emergency Antiretroviral drugs from UNDP to support HIV surge response
As Fiji faces an increase in the number of HIV cases, the UNDP has recently delivered 3,000 much needed emergency antiretroviral (ARV) drugs to the Ministry of Health.
Health Ministry working to restore full radiology and lab services at Savusavu Hospital
The Ministry of Health says they are working to restore full Radiology and Laboratory services at Savusavu Hospital after serious concerns were raised by members of the p
FMA urges urgent action to address healthcare crisis as NCDs and HIV cases rise
As the public healthcare system is under immense strain and pushed to its limits due to outdated facilities and equipment, shortages of essential medications and an ever-
12 member FEMAT team departed for Vanuatu this morning
The 12-member Fiji Emergency Medical Assistance Team (FEMAT) to help with relief assistance departed for Vanuatu this morning. The Ministry of Health says the team has
A single cigarette slashes 20 minutes off your life expectancy, research suggests
If you're thinking about making a New Year's resolution to quit smoking, it might help to know that new research says it could extend your life expectancy. Each cigare
Health Ministry monitoring rise in HMPV infections in China
The Ministry of Health says they are collaborating with the World Health Organization to monitor the media reports on the increase in Human Metapneumovirus cases in China
FEMAT team to Vanuatu reminded they are not only representing the Ministry but Fiji as well
Permanent Secretary for Health, Dr Jemesa Tudravu reminded the 12-member Fiji Emergency Medical Assistance Team for Vanuatu that they are not only representing the Minist
Replacement elevators for CWM Hospital to arrive next month as engineers currently attend to it - Health Ministry
Replacement elevators from the contracted supplier for the CWM Hospital are expected to arrive in the country next month while engineers from the company are currently at
Concerns raised as X-ray and Blood count machines at Savusavu Hospital not working for 2 months
Serious concerns are being raised by people living in Savusavu about the X-ray machine at the Savusavu Subdivisional Hospital which has not been working for the last two
China deals with HMPV outbreak
China is dealing with an outbreak of the human metapneumovirus (HMPV), five years after the COVID-19 pandemic. NDTV reports that Chinese reports and social media posts
Faulty elevators causing frustration and delays in surgeries at CWM Hospital
Patients at the CWM Hospital who need surgery are not getting operated on time due to faulty elevators. Former FM96 Breakfast Show host, Andrew Bolakoro who has been a
Pacific Specialist Healthcare launches 24/7 hyperbaric therapy to reduce amputations
People in the West now have access to life-changing healthcare with the launch of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy at Pacific Specialist Healthcare in Nadi, a service that promi
Empower Pacific deploys two teams for mental health psycho-social support in the West
Empower Pacific has deployed two teams in the Western Division, consisting of qualified senior counsellors, social workers and trained psychological first aid volunteers,
Public urged to boil drinking water and practice basic sanitation to prevent waterborne diseases
People are being urged to boil drinking water and practice basic sanitation to prevent waterborne diseases during this heavy rain. While speaking at a press conference
Valelevu Health Centre staff surprised by choir’s Christmas gesture
Staff Nurse at Valelevu Health Centre, Laisiasa Tarogi, felt emotional hearing the Christmas carols, knowing that he and many other healthcare workers across the country
1,200 Fijians die from smoking-related illnesses every year
1,200 Fijians die every year from tobacco-related illnesses which accounts for 17 percent of all deaths in Fiji, and these deaths incur health-related costs of $11.5 mill
No illicit substances or methanol found in toxicology report – Gavoka
Minister for Tourism Viliame Gavoka has confirmed that no illicit substances or methanol were found in the ingredients or liquor substance in the alleged spiked cocktail