1,200 deaths due to tobacco use each year in Fiji
Each year, Fiji records more than 1,200 deaths due to tobacco use and exposure to second-hand smoke. That's according to Assistant Minister for Health Alexander O'Conn
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Increase in people becoming ill with cold and flu-like illnesses
There has been an increase in people becoming ill with cold and flu-like illnesses, especially infants and children under the age of 5. This is because of the dry and
43 new cases of COVID-19
43 new cases of COVID-19 have been recorded by the Health Ministry since Tuesday with 24 cases alone in the last 24 hours. There are 101 active cases. The national 7-da
Elderly woman with multiple comorbidities dies from COVID-19
An 82-year-old woman from the Central Division who had been bedridden with multiple comorbidities for a number of years has been confirmed as Fiji’s latest COVID-1
Death of a woman in her 20s at Lautoka Hospital is a suspected suicide case for now
The death of a woman in her 20s at Lautoka Hospital is a suspected suicide case for now until the post mortem is conducted. Police confirm the woman who was a patient
Much needed help provided to Saint Giles Hospital
Much needed refurbishment works as well as equipment to help boost patient care and experience at Saint Giles Hospital are being provided by the Fiji Program Support Faci
Marked increase in people being admitted at Saint Giles Hospital
There has been a marked increase in people being admitted at the St Giles Hospital when compared to previous years. This has been revealed by Director Nursing Services
Use stats when talking about mental health issues – Kuruleca
Talking about mental health issues from a statistical point of view would be a good start to have discussions on the issue. While highlighting this, renowned Psychiatr
Without infection prevention and control protocols, we are not moving anywhere – Dr Fong
“Without infection prevention and control protocols, we are not moving anywhere and are just jumping on the same spot and showing off†This was stressed by
We need the vaccination coverage for the booster dose to be escalated – Dr Fong
It is being anticipated by the Permanent Secretary for Health Doctor James Fong that at some point in time the number of COVID-19 cases will go up without any impact on h
Kuruleca urges parents to get help if their children’s behaviour is not normal
Parents have been urged to look out for how their children are behaving and get professional help if their behaviour is not normal. Renowned Psychiatrist, Selina Kurul
Plans for new dedicated rehab hospital in Tamavua
A new dedicated rehabilitation hospital is being planned to be constructed in Tamavua. Health Minister Doctor Ifereimi Waqainabete says they have had ongoing discussio
Relief for patients as Kidney Centre resumes operations
Dialysis patients who could not pay for services have been provided much needed relief as the Fiji National Kidney Centre in Nadera began operations following urgent repa
It is sad to see 28-year-olds showing up with heart attacks – Dr Fong
28-year-olds showing up to the emergency department with heart attacks. This is the reality of non-communicable diseases in Fiji. While speaking at the National Wor
We were worried that if we were not transparent of the expenditure framework, we were going to get into trouble – Dr Fong
We were fearful a little bit because of the unprecedented nature of the COVID-19 disaster and we were worried that if we were not transparent of the expenditure framework
Five new cases of typhoid fever
There have been 116 lab-confirmed cases of typhoid fever this year with 5 new cases recorded by the Health Ministry. The Health Ministry says case numbers at the natio
92 new dengue fever cases
There have been 1,960 lab-confirmed cases of dengue fever this year with 92 new cases. The Health Ministry says case numbers are below the average numbers seen at this
5 new deaths and 111 new cases of leptospirosis
A 16-year-old from Ba is one of the five newly reported deaths from leptospirosis recorded by the Health Ministry. There are 111 new cases and an increase in cases is
One in every three Fijian is diabetic – Dr Dasi
One in every three Fijian is diabetic with around 1,500 diabetic people in Nausori. While presenting statistics on non communicable diseases at the 143rd Girmit Commem
Cancer survivor thankful for family and friends who never treated her differently
Cancer Survivor, Sughanda Goswami is thankful that through all the hardships she faces, her family and friends have always lifted her spirit to help her recover from this
Fiji 7s team help dismantle tents at the Sigatoka Hospital ahead of Toulouse 7s
The Fiji Airways men's 7s team including coach Ben Gollings and Assistant coach Viliame Satala spent their day off with the medical staff of Sigatoka Hospital and visited