Teeth numbers determine the wellness of Oral health - Tudravu
A healthy baby should have 20 teeth, an adult teeth should have 32 teeth and a senior citizen must have 20 teeth at the end of their life if you do not have the right num
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All health facilities in Suva remain open – Health Ministry
All health facilities in Suva will be open today, and the Ministry of Health is working closely with the Water Authority of Fiji to ensure that all affected health facili
Bail extended for Bainimarama, Sayed-Khaiyum and Sharma in health tender case
Former Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama, former Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum and former Health Minister Neil Sharma’s bail has been extended by the Suva M
Fiji secures AU$10M funding for CWM infrastructure master plan
Fiji and Australia have further strengthened their commitment to working together to improve Fiji’s healthcare system as the Minister for Health, Ratu Atonio Lala
1 in every 7 persons in Fiji has Chronic Kidney Disease - Dr Tudravu
1 in every 7 persons in Fiji has Chronic Kidney Disease. Permanent Secretary for Health, Dr Jemesa Tudravu highlighted this at the World Kidney Day celebrations at the
Naibita, Manu, Wailevu, Nabulini and Nailega villagers request for adequate health services
People residing in Naibita, Manu, Wailevu, Nabulini and Nailega in Tailevu have requested the Government to ensure that adequate health services are provided in all healt
NCDs remain at crisis point in Fiji – Dr Lalabalavu
Non-communicable diseases or lifestyle diseases continue to be the main disease burden for our people contributing to 80 percent of all deaths in the country and 40 perce
Alarming HIV stats : 415 new HIV cases reported for 2023 in Fiji
The Health Ministry is facing a real uphill battle with the increasing number of cases of HIV and AIDS as Fiji recorded an alarming 415 new HIV cases last year compared t
People call for access and continuity of water supply in many areas
The signs are clear that many people are asking for one of the most basic needs to be supplied by the authorities, which is continuous water supply. Access and continui
We are in talks to get solar powered mortuary for Vunisea – Health Minister
The Ministry of Health is currently in talks with the Ministry of Rural and Maritime Development on identifying solar powered mortuaries for Vunisea. Minister for Heal
8-year-old tragic bus survivor back home after successful Prosthetic Fitting in Sydney
8-year-old Elenoa Gukiwasa, a survivor of last year's tragic bus accident in Lautoka, has successfully undergone a prosthetic limb fitting procedure in Sydney, Australia
Parliament is where we make decisions on what to do at CWM - Rabuka
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says Parliament is where they make the decision on what to do at CWM Hospital after concerns raised by members of the public regarding the
Nadi and Lautoka Hospitals receive 5,000 dental kits from Colgate-Palmolive
Colgate-Palmolive has handed over 2,000 Bright Smiles, and Bright Futures kits to the dental department of Nadi Hospital and an additional 3,000 kits to the Lautoka Hospi
Dr Jemesa Tudravu is the new Permanent Secretary for Health
Former Ministry of Health Chief Medical Advisor, Doctor Jemesa Tudravu is the new Permanent Secretary for Health. The announcement has been made by the Public Service
8-year-old, Gukiwasa, to receive a prosthetic arm in Sydney through Aspen Medical Foundation
8-year-old Elenoa Gukiwasa will be travelling to Sydney this week to receive a prosthetic arm with funds raised from the Aspen Medical Foundation’s charity. G
PM calls for action during the launch of National Policy to Combat NCDs
There is a need to combat the rise of Non-Communicable Diseases which has become a national emergency, causing over 84 percent of deaths annually in Fiji. This has bee
Acting Health PS emphasizes infrastructure repair underway for all medical centres
The Fiji Government has allocated resources for maintenance to be done not only at the CWM Hospital but also at other medical centres in Fiji. Acting Permanent Secreta
Plans to build new Tertiary Hospital in Nasinu through India’s assistance
Our long-term plan is to build a new tertiary hospital in Nasinu with 1,000 plus beds because the issue here is not about the shortage of beds, but rather a shortage of s
IWA Charity Ball raises a record $355,000, Children’s Hospital to get echo machine and new lift - Compain
A record $355,000 has been raised through the International Women’s Association Fiji’s Valentine’s Charity Ball held at Grand Pacific Hotel over the
Pareti thrives 1 year after lifesaving heart surgery
One year after undergoing lifesaving heart surgery, 1 year 5 months old Makereta Pareti is now much happier and active. She will be celebrating the one year anniversar
Bainimarama, Sayed-Khaiyum and Sharma charged and taken to Totogo
Former Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama, former Attorney General, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum and former Health Minister, Neil Sharma have been charged by Police. They have