Ministry of Health receives Transperineal Ultrasound Machine worth $150,000
Screening for prostate cancer will be that much easier after the official handover of the $150,000 Transperineal Ultrasound Machine donated by Extra Supermarket to the Mi
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Supporting the delivery of health services will be difficult if we continue to lose skilled workers to Aus and NZ – PM
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says it will be difficult to support the delivery of health services if we continue to lose our skilled health workers to Australia and New
MOH launches Early Warning System that can detect and respond early to deteriorating patients
Nurses and doctors serving at the CWM Hospital will now be able to detect and respond early to patients that are deteriorating after the hospital launched a deteriorating
We have filled up most of the 800 nursing positions left vacant – Dr Fong
We have filled up most of the 800 positions that were left vacant by nurses that have gone overseas. Permanent Secretary for Health, Dr James Fong stated this at the i
Necessary repair works at Navua Hospital completed - Dr Fong
Following concerns raised by residents and patients on the filthy conditions of toilets, broken doors, and taps in Navua Hospital, Permanent Secretary for Health Doctor J
Health Ministry carrying out scabies mass drug administration programme
Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong confirms there is no outbreak of scabies however, a programme is underway to try and reduce the incidents of scabies.
Fijian health system boosted after the induction of 233 nurse interns
The health system in Fiji has been boosted with the induction of 233 nurse interns today who will be posted to different health facilities around the country for 18 month
$7.2 million funding for refurbishment of Labasa Hospital and construction of Stress Ward
Good news for people in Labasa as government has approved the funding of $7,222,547.06 for the refurbishment works for Labasa hospital which once completed, will serve th
More than 1,200 Fijians die from tobacco smoking every year – Dr Mahmoud
More than 1,200 Fijians die from tobacco smoking every year, and it is also causing Fiji millions of dollars of economic loss due to health care costs and productivity lo
We will sort something out for nurses in the upcoming budget - Dr Fong
The Ministry of Health will be able to sort something out for the nurses in the upcoming budget. Permanent Secretary for Health, Dr James Fong highlighted this in rega
Continue to work hand in hand to serve the needs of every Fijian - Dr Lalabalavu
Let us continue to work hand in hand, leveraging our expertise, resources, and innovation to create a healthcare system that serves the needs of every Fijian. This has
There is an overall shortage of many specialities resulting in backlog of surgeries – Dr Fong
There is an overall shortage of many specialities, surgery is one of them, and this is due to two operating theatres not working, and a shortage of nurses. This has be
India to build a 100 bed super speciality hospital in Fiji
The Indian government has committed to build a 100 bed super speciality hospital in Fiji that will also benefit the people of the Pacific. Acting Prime Minister and Mi
Fixing to get a short term gain cannot be justified by our long term pain – Dr Fong
We need to be sure on the way tobacco is promoted, it has to be understood that fixing to get a short term gain, cannot be justified by our long term pain. Permanent S
Dream come true for Mohammed to open first care-giving agency in the country
A 10 year dream has finally come to fruition for Ethel Rozie Mohammed who has opened up Loloma Kauwai, the first Care-Giving Agency in the country. Mohammed currently
Spinal Injury Association receives Wheelchair Accessible Van from Japan
The Spinal Injury Association today received a Wheelchair Accessible Van from the Government of Japan to assist the Association with their transportation difficulties.
Doctor Fong awaits Nausori doctor’s evaluation before further action is taken
Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong says the doctor facing the allegation of unprofessional conduct relating to comments made to a mother after a miscarriag
Navua Hospital without water since last Thursday
Patients and staff at the Navua Hospital have been without water supply since last Thursday as the hospital’s internal booster pump has malfunctioned, which is exp
Health Ministry to conduct mass typhoid vaccination in the North
The Health Ministry will be conducting a mass typhoid vaccination in all four subdivisions in the North from the 4th of July, and will run for the next 8-weeks. The Mi
Midwives will only deliver 90% of their service if supported well – Dr Lalabalavu
Evidence shows that when midwives are supported, they can deliver 90% of the sexual, reproductive, maternal, adolescent, and health needs of the population. The Minist
Pacific Specialist Healthcare will be providing open heart surgeries
The newly built Pacific Specialist Healthcare in Legalega, Nadi will be providing open heart surgeries. Director Pravish Kumar says they do not want their patients to