Increase in cases of influenza reported
More cases of influenza-like illnesses (ILI) are currently being observed across all four divisions in Fiji, the increase is consistent with the country’s sea
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Kiran urges compassion and stronger community support for affected men
As the festive season approaches, Minister for Women and Children Sashi Kiran says health and community advocates continue to warn that men remain disproportionately affe
Kiran urges compassion and stronger community support for affected men
As the festive season approaches, Minister for Women and Children Sashi Kiran says health and community advocates continue to warn that men remain disproportionately affe
Leptospirosis kills 2 in the North as Health Ministry issues urgent warning
Two people have passed away due leptospirosis in the Northern Division as the Health Ministry is urging the public to take immediate precautionary measures. The Minist
There is a need for greater support for pregnant mothers living with HIV - Colati
With HIV cases rising in Fiji, organisations are urgently calling for stronger support systems for pregnant women living with HIV to protect both mothers and their childr
Health Tender Case : Trial date has been set for March 2nd to 27th, 2026
The trial date has been set for March 2nd to 27th 2026, for the Health Tender Case involving former Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama, former Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed
Nutrition leads child deprivation in Fiji, affecting 61 percent of children
In the child poverty analysis for Fiji, nutrition has emerged as one of the leading dimensions of deprivation, affecting 61 percent of children. In the government's Mu
Food and Safety Act needs to be reviewed to get on the spot fines for offences - Health Minister
Over the last three years, the Ministry of Health has prosecuted 35 cases where people were not following the Food and Safety Act, and a total of about $25,000 in fines h
Fiji opens first oxygen plant to strengthen healthcare system
Fiji has strengthened its healthcare system by opening its first Oxygen Plant at Bluegas – Petroleum & Gas Company (Fiji) Limited in Vuda Marina, marking an import
IWA Fiji hands over brand-new Maternal-Fetal Scan Unit at CWM Hospital
Good news as International Women's Association Fiji has completed and handed over a brand-new Maternal-Fetal Scan Unit at the CWM Hospital. IWA Fiji President, Judy Co
Trusted by mothers across Ra: Maternity hospital celebrates 55th anniversary
The Ra Maternity Hospital has celebrated 55 years of operation, marking a significant milestone in maternal healthcare in Ra Province. At just $30 for admission and de
Desperate plea for assistance as 13 year old girl loses sight and needs life changing surgery
A desperate father is pleading for assistance as his 13-year-old daughter has been left blind by a tumour and is now unable to eat as her condition worsens. Katalina S
Dr Nand urges Fijians to take charge of their wellness as diabetes cases continue to rise
Ministry of Health Wellness Unit Head, Dr Devina Nand says diabetes remains one of the biggest killers in Fiji and continues to drive high rates of disability, including
Sri Sathya Sai Specialist Centre to open in Lautoka tomorrow
Good news for the people of Fiji as the new Sri Sathya Sai Specialist Centre will open tomorrow in Viseisei, Lautoka to provide specialized services. Sai Medical Servi
Compain calls out Health Minister after comments that Rome was not built in a day when talking about the health care system
Health Minister, Doctor Ratu Atonio Lalabalavu has been called out by International Women's Association Fiji President, Judy Compain after his comments that "Rome was not
Taveuni’s Waiyevo Hospital undergoes major refurbishment to strengthen health services
A major refurbishment of the Waiyevo Subdivisional Hospital in Taveuni is set to transform healthcare delivery for more than 17,000 people across Taveuni and nearby marit
46-year-old becomes first-ever patient to receive life-saving PCI stenting procedure at Lautoka Hospital
A 46-year-old has become the first-ever patient to receive a life-saving cardiac stenting procedure at the Lautoka Hospital Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory (Cath Lab).
$2.5M HIV drug donation from India strengthens treatment access for Fijians
Fiji’s fight against HIV and AIDS has received a major boost with the handover of life saving anti retroviral drugs valued at around $2.5 million from the Governme
Health Tender Case: Dr Sharma's counsel seeking $20,000 costs from State, Justice Ratuvili to rule on Nov 28th
High Court Judge Justice Usaia Ratuvili will rule on 28th November after former Health Minister Dr Neil Sharma's counsel, Wylie Clarke made a submission seeking $20,000 f
Assistant Health Minister highlights dentists’ key role in early detection of HIV
Dentists and oral health practitioners play a crucial role in infection prevention and control, early detection of HIV-related oral manifestations, and the safe managemen
Tongan fruit fly triggers immediate quarantine for Yasawa and Mamanuca
Immediate quarantine measures have been put in place for the Yasawa and Mamanuca islands after the invasive Tongan fruit fly known as bactrocera facialis were detected th