Vision Investments Limited donates TV set to Valelevu Health Centre
To combat the widespread epidemic of non-communicable disease in the country, the Health Ministry, along with stakeholders, are using a variety of communication channels
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Individuals under investigation for suspected monkeypox cases
A number of individuals are under investigation for suspected cases of monkeypox and are being preemptively isolated where the index of suspicion is high. Permanent Se
Expect more healthy living activities at work after the launch of the Healthy Setting Approach
People can expect a lot more activities promoting healthy living at the workplace and increasing resilience to COVID-19 following the launch of the Healthy Setting Approa
Concerns raised after patient is transferred from Levuka to Suva at the back of a vehicle
A patient who sustained injuries from a car accident and also tested positive for COVID-19 was transported from Levuka to Suva at the back of a government vehicle on Wedn
53 more COVID-19 cases recorded
53 people have tested positive for COVID-19 in Fiji since the last update on Monday. According to the Ministry of Health of the 53 cases recorded, 28 cases were record
38 private general practitioners to provide free services from Monday
You can expect better access to health services as 38 private general practitioners will be providing free medical services to Fijians throughout the country from next Mo
Thousands of Fijians to benefit from essential health equipment donated through USAID/UNICEF partnership
More than 600,000 Fijians are expected to benefit from essential health equipment received by the health ministry through a partnership between USAID and UNICEF. The e
1 new COVID death and 60 new cases
An unvaccinated 45-year-old woman with multiple pre-existing medical conditions passed away due to COVID-19 on Saturday in the Central Division. This has now brought t
Health Ministry sets out protocols for Monkeypox
People can expect a return of contact tracing and isolation protocols if cases of Monkeypox are found in the country. This has been highlighted by Minister for Health,
Many people in Fiji have been alive today through unpaid blood donors – Dr Waqainabete
Many people in Fiji have been alive today through unpaid blood donors. This was highlighted by the Minister for Health, Dr Ifereimi Waqainabete following a march in Su
Health Minister alluded to the proven fact that any counselling that involves both partners in all family planning matters, is a good means to promote family values - Dr Fong
The Health Minister’s response in the itaukei language was that both husband and wife should be part of the counselling process for family planning matters. Th
Staff at Lautoka and Ba Hospitals receiving technical assistance and expertise
Fijians can look forward to improved healthcare system as the staff at Lautoka and Ba Hospitals are receiving technical assistance and expertise from a team of senior exe
Fiji records 61 more COVID-19 cases
61 people have tested positive for COVID-19 since the last update on Monday. According to the Ministry of Health, 38 cases were recorded in the Central Division; 18 ca
Fijians urged to get COVID-19 booster dose in light of the increase in cases
Fijians are being strongly advised to get their booster dose as immunity from COVID-19 vaccination wanes over time. Permanent Secretary for Health Doctor James Fong sa
55 participants to benefit from a 3-day Computing for Health Professionals Training
55 participants including Ministry of Health officials, RFMF personnel and other officials will benefit from the Computing for Health Professionals Training that was offi
Health Ministry begins survey to understand parents perception regarding vaccination for 5-11 year old children
Parents are being asked about their perception regarding vaccination for children between the ages of 5 to 11 years ahead of the Ministry of Health’s rollout of th
41 new COVID cases since Thursday
There have been 41 new cases of COVID-19 recorded in Fiji since last Thursday. This includes 7 cases on Friday, 10 cases on Saturday, 11 cases on Sunday and 13 cases i
Fiji’s booster dose coverage now at 43%
43% of the target population in Fiji has received their booster dose and Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong says the current noticeable increase in cases i
PM calling on Fijians to end this cycle of early deaths because of NCDs
With more than 12,000 Fijians losing their lives because of Non Communicable Diseases in the last 2 years, Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama is calling on people to end t
Fiji in talks with WHO regarding monkeypox vaccine
Discussions are being held between the Health Ministry and World Health Organization to ensure Fiji gets access to vaccines and medications used to treat monkeypox. Th
More than 1,200 deaths due to tobacco use and exposure to second-hand smoke every year
15 people lose their life every minute we speak because of tobacco, and this makes tobacco one of the biggest public health threats in the world, particularly in Fiji.