Do not hesitate to seek help regarding your mental health – RFMF Medical Officer
Do not hesitate to seek help regarding your mental health if you are emotionally stressed or depressed as seeking help will provide early and effective treatment. The
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Marijuana oil has helped a lot of women suffering from cancer – Delanavesi resident
A few people who were allegedly producing medicine from locally-produced marijuana have called on the government to re-look at the illicit drug laws of the nation as they
2 offshore investors show interest in investing in establishing the Fijian medicinal cannabis industry
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade Manoa Kamikamica has confirmed that two offshore investors have shown interest in investing in the establishment of a medicin
Cabinet approves Flu Tracking Fiji Project to improve community-based respiratory illness surveillance
Surveillance of community-based respiratory illness is expected to improve as the cabinet given approval for a Flu Tracking project to be conducted in the country. The
Disease detectives play crucial role in fight against pandemic – Health Minister
Minister for Health, Dr Atonio Lalabalavu says as 'disease detectives', medical laboratory scientists have a crucial role to play in the fight against any pandemic or di
NCDs costs Fiji $591 million - Prof Prasad
Non-Communicable Diseases are costing the country about $591 million and this is an underestimation. This has been stated by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Fin
Students of Holy Trinity School collect donations to assist in the good work of Sai Prema Foundation
Students of Holy Trinity School in Suva are collecting donations to assist in the good work of Sai Sanjeevani Children's Heart Hospital in providing medical treatment to
2 students of Holy Trinity School diagnosed with heart disease
Two out of 54 children from the Holy Trinity School who went for heart screening at the Sai Sanjeevani Children's Heart Hospital were detected with heart disease earlier
Leadership in medicine leads to brighter future for healthcare system - Kamikamica
Leadership in medicine is about using knowledge, skills and compassion to lead the nations healthcare system towards a brighter and healthier future. These were the se
A lot of awareness has been raised but it’s now time for action - Chan
This year with the theme “Awareness Into Action†we have a hashtag #movemore that we want people to take note of and implement into their daily life choices.
Rheumatic Heart Disease costs govt about $11,000 per patient per year
Rheumatic Heart Disease costs the Fijian government about $11,000 per patient per year, which includes costs associated with the disease and treatment, cost to the family
1 in 50 children in classrooms has rheumatic heart disease - Dr Fong
1 in 50 children in the classrooms of Fiji has rheumatic heart disease which is highly common in children from 5 to 15 years old. This was highlighted by the Permanent
'Happy to be me' is to celebrate every individual who is unique - Volatabu
The theme for mental health "Happy to be me" is to celebrate every individual who is unique and different. This was highlighted by the Drug Free World Fiji Founder, Ka
Care for our elderly is vital for their mental health - Dr Gaikwad
Care for our elderly is vital for their mental health, which is sometimes neglected in the world of technology. The Principal Medical Officer of Saint Giles Hospital,
$250,000 refurbished Makoi Health Centre commissioned
About 32,000 people now have access to an improved health facility as the new waiting area and refurbished Makoi Health Centre has been commissioned. Minister for Heal
Positive lifestyle choices will always have a good impact on an individual's health - Dr. Fong
Positive lifestyle choices will always have a good impact on the health of individuals no matter at what age the positive change is adopted and is followed. This was h
Risk of spread of Nipah Virus to Fiji is low – Health Ministry
The risk of the spread of Nipah Virus to Fiji is low, particularly as none of the countries in the region have reported cases and we do not import animals from Kerala in
Health Ministry in need of purchasing new medical equipment
The Health Ministry is in need of purchasing new medical equipment since a lot of it has become old, and unfortunately, our rate of supply is still not keeping up with th
Pro Prasad visit patients from the Balevuto community at the Ba Hospital
The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad, took some time-out from his busy schedule to visit the patients from the Balevuto community in
60 patients undergo successful eye surgeries at CWM Hospital by Bright Journey medical team from China
successful free eye surgeries at the CWM Hospital by the Bright Journey medical team from Guangdong Province in China. Bright Journey team leader, Professor Chen Weiro
Pathogens spread through the faeces of infected persons found in people suffering from diarrhoea in Balevuto, Ba
The Health Ministry has confirmed pathogens that are spread through the faeces of infected persons have been found in people suffering from diarrhoea in the Balevuto, Ba