Stigma attached to mental health remains a key concern - Kiran
Assistant Minister for Women and Poverty Alleviation, Sashi Kiran says they will continue with their conversation and partnership with the St Giles Hospital and the Minis
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7 people fined for smoking in public places in Labasa
Health Inspectors in the Northern Division have formally requested Police in the division to assist them in ensuring the No Smoking Rule in public places are adhered to.
IWA President Compain thanks RFMF for assistance in the CWMH kitchen assessment
International Women’s Association President, Judy Compain has thanked Republic of Fiji Military Forces Commander Major General Jone Kalouniwai and the RFMF for the
Medical teams from the Ministry of Health are on standby
Medical teams from the Ministry of Health & Medical Services in the Western & Northern divisions are on standby for any related medical emergencies as Fiji prepar
Oceania Hospital opens $350,000 Birthing Unit
Expecting mothers now have another option as to where they will be delivering their babies after the opening of the new $350,000 Birthing Unit facility at the Oceania Hos
Waqainabete urges Govt to improve the working conditions, salaries and benefits of the Health Ministry workers
FijiFirst MP Doctor Ifereimi Waqainabete is urging the new Fijian Government to take the cue from the FijiFirst Government’s initiative to improve the working cond
Japan Embassy hands over two vehicles with trailers to MSP
Medical Services Pacific Services in the rural areas are expected to be uplifted after the non-government organization received two twin cab vehicles with trailers worth
Majority of the health care facilities are in a poor state – Dr Lalabalavu
Minister for Health Dr Atonio Lalabalavu has revealed in Parliament that majority of the health care facilities are in a poor state with damaged infrastructure, an insuff
No more border restrictions due to COVID - Risk Mitigation Taskforce
Fiji no longer has any border restrictions due to COVID-19 as international travellers are no longer required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination and travel insuranc
Dr Waqainabete evades questions on CWM Hospital
Attempts to get comments from former Minister of Health Dr Ifereimi Waqainabete regarding the state of the CWM Hospital were unsuccessful after he evaded a media intervie
IPPF has launched the Pacific Niu Vaka Strategy Phase II
The International Planned Parenthood Federation has launched the Pacific Niu Vaka Strategy Phase II. The second phase of Niu Vaka was created with the purpose of drivi
Tabuya commends WOWS Kids Fiji on helping children and their families living with cancer
Minister for Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation, Lynda Tabuya shared her interest in finding new ways to forge future partnerships with WOWS Kids Fiji to further the
CWM Board of Visitors confirms clean up day on Feb 25th
Colonial War Memorial Hospital, Board of Visitors Chair, Dr Esther Williams has stated they are having a Clean Up Day on Saturday, February 25th. Dr Williams says the
Plans to set up radio therapy services at the Aspen Lautoka Hospital – Dr Tudravu
There are plans to set up radio therapy services at the Aspen Lautoka Hospital in the near future. This was highlighted by the Chief Medical Adviser Dr Jemesa Tudravu
More than 1000 cancer cases diagnosed each year – Dr Tudravu
In Fiji it is estimated that we diagnose more than 1000 cancer cases each year. This was highlighted by the Chief Medical Adviser Dr Jemesa Tudravu at the World Cancer
Two more children receive life saving heart surgery
Two more children have received life saving heart surgeries at the Sai Sanjeevani Children’s Hospital. 5 year old Jacob Prasad is one of the children and his mo
More than 100 people gather for the Fiji Cancer Society fundraising walk
More than 100 people were part of the fundraising walk organized by the Fiji Cancer Society at Albert Park this morning. Minister for Women, Children, and Poverty Alle
Tabuya urges women to get screened for cervical cancer
Minister for Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation, Lynda Tabuya is urging women to get screened for cervical cancer as it is the number one cause of death of Fijian wo
Health Ministry welcomes any help with open arms - Dr Lalabalavu
It has been a while since any Board of Visitors has had an audience with the Health Minister, especially in the headquarters and entertain the board on their issues they
Fiji Cancer Society to provide free medical check ups in Taveuni this Saturday
People in Taveuni will be able to get free medical check ups this Saturday as the Fiji Cancer Society will be provide cancer education and screening programs at the Waiye
We will continue to fight to have a Leprosy Free Fiji – Dr Lalabalavu
Although we continue to detect 4 to 7 new cases annually I have confidence in our staff at the Leprosy and Dermatology Department that they will lead us with their expert