Seek help and give us a chance to save your life – Empower Pacific CEO
Seek help before you take your life, and give us a chance to save your life. This is the plea from Empower Pacific CEO Patrick Morgam while speaking as a panellist dur
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33 youths from Viseisei Village participate in mental health awareness
33 youths from Viseisei Village are participating in a transformative training program including topics such as mental health awareness, human trafficking and cyberbullyi
Every 40 seconds, someone dies by suicide worldwide – Dr Lalabalavu
An urgent call to action delivered this morning by the Minister for Health Dr Ratu Atonio Lalabalavu during World Suicide Prevention Day, emphasising the critical need to
Tuatua gas-fired crematorium project commences in Labasa
Construction of the Tuatua gas-fired crematorium project began yesterday after a groundbreaking ceremony in Labasa and is expected to be completed within 16 weeks. Whi
Kavala community urges Govt to fix their health centre
The people of Kavala in the island of Kadavu are calling on the government to fix serious problems at their health centre as they are concerned about outdated infrastruct
Sai Sanjeevani Heart Hospital conducts screening on 118 children in Levuka
The Sai Sanjeevani Children’s Heart Hospital conducted a three-day free heart screening for 118 children in Levuka in which the hospital says this initiative aims
Chemsex and Bluetooth contribute to an increase in HIV statistics
Chemsex and Bluetoothing is a contributing factor to the increase in HIV cases in Fiji according to the Head of Family Health, Doctor Rachael Devi. She says bluetoothi
Church leaders call for nationwide HIV tests
Some church leaders are calling for a nationwide test in light of the alarming statistics released with 552 new HIV cases recorded from January to June which included 85
One-year-old baby is the youngest person to test positive for HIV - Dr Devi
With 552 new HIV cases from January to June this year which include 85 cases of people using injectable drugs, more information has been revealed today that a one-year-ol
552 new HIV cases recorded between January to June this year
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services has recorded 552 new cases of HIV from January to June 2024. They say the new HIV cases have been recorded in all division
Colgate donates $15,000 to Fiji Dental Association for annual conference
Colgate is assisting the Fiji Dental Association with $15,000 for their Fiji Annual Dental Conference and is also celebrating its 14th year commitment to the continuing
MOH reviews Mpox prevention, preparedness and response measures, no confirmed cases reported in Fiji
In response to the Mpox global health emergency declaration by the World Health Organization, the Ministry of Health and Medical Services is convening the Communicable Di
Korean Medical Team serves thousands of Fijians
More than 3,000 people have been assisted by the Korean Medical Team, who are providing free medical check-ups at the Nakasi Health Centre. The team has been providing
WHO declares mpox global health emergency, killing 450 people in Congo
The World Health Organisation has declared an mpox outbreak in parts of Africa, killing 450 people during an initial outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The
Diabetic Eye Clinic established at Tavua Hospital
Great news for the people of Tavua as they won’t need to go far to get their eyesight checked after a Diabetic Eye Clinic has been established at the Tavua Hospita
$591M cost for health care, deaths and disability from NCDs – Dr Lalabalavu
As non-communicable diseases continue to be the main burden for our people contributing to 80 percent of all deaths in the country and 40 percent of premature deaths, Min
MOH investigates the death of 24-year-old woman at Nadi Hospital
Minister for Health, Doctor Ratu Atonio Lalabalavu confirms that they have received an official complaint from the relatives of the 24-year-old woman who had passed away
KOICA to provide $22.2 million grant to establish Fiji's National Rehabilitation Centre in Tamavua
Minister for Health, Dr Atonio Lalabalavu says the Korea International Cooperation Agency will give a grant of $22.2 million to establish Fiji's National Rehabilitation C
Two new ambulances at Aspen Medical Ba and Lautoka Hospitals
Patients at Ba and Lautoka Hospital will benefit from Aspen Medical’s latest addition of two new ambulances. These advanced Toyota Land Cruiser Military models
1 out-of 5 children suffering from tooth decay below the age of 6
1 out of the 5 children below the age of 6 years are suffering from decayed teeth according to this year’s dental statistics. This has been revealed by the Vale
IWA donates new echo machine for CWM Children's Hospital
Children will no longer have to pay for an echo scan at the CWM Hospital or wait for weeks to months for scans after the International Women’s Association donated