A restriction of movement in and out of Togovere Village in Ra has been implemented by the Health Ministry until next Tuesday due to a typhoid fever outbreak. The Heal
Dentists are at various locations in the Central and Northern Divisions today to carry out free dental checks as COVID-19 restrictions and financial constraints made it d
The Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong says the current surge in influenza cases has added further strain to their outpatient care capacity as they continu
15 new cases of typhoid have been confirmed by the Health Ministry. There have been 67 confirmed cases of typhoid fever this year. Permanent Secretary for Heath, Docto
Two more people have died due to leptospirosis. The Permanent Secretary for Health, Dr. James Fong says a 27-year-old died in the Lautoka Hospital on March 10th, and a
Minister for Health, Doctor Ifereimi Waqainabete says there is no shortage of penicillin in the country after claims made by the National Federation Party Leader, Profess
The Ministry of Health has today received items worth more than $126,000 from the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints that will help them in their fight again
The Health Ministry has received five vehicles and equipment from the Japanese Government and UNICEF that is expected to boost routine vaccination efforts for more than 8
Health Minister Dr Ifereimi Waqainabete says if somebody has decided not to keep a health centre open, then that person has to be disciplined after a man told Attorney Ge
The Permanent Secretary for Health Dr James Fong says they are supporting current efforts to have more testing sites throughout Fiji to which travellers can book for test
The Ministry of Health’s FEMAT support team was able to cover 152 communities in Rakiraki during their 2 weeks outreach program. Permanent Secretary of Health D
National Federation Party Leader, Professor Biman Prasad has questioned how much the taxpayers will have to pay for the outsourcing of biomedical facilities in public hos
245 cases of dengue fever were recorded in Fiji last week. The Health Ministry says there have been 965 confirmed cases of dengue fever so far this year. It confirm
A 19-year-old from Taveuni and a 24-year-old from Macuata have been confirmed as the latest deaths from leptospirosis in Fiji. The Health Ministry says there have been
Five people have lost their lives due to typhoid this year which includes a 1-year-old from Lautoka. Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong says an 18-year-
Minister for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum confirms they are in the process of advertising for all the biomedical facilities including x-ray machines, magnetic resonance i
Ministry of Health’s Chief Health Inspector Vimal Deo says tobacco and alcohol abuse are two major causes of non-communicable diseases in the country and something
Minister for Health Doctor Ifereimi Waqainabete says the financial cost of the four major non-communicable diseases to the Fijian economy was in the range of $248.6 milli
The Health Ministry says influenza or the flu is not the same as the common cold and you should seek medical attention if you have difficulty in breathing or shortness of
Permanent Secretary for Health Doctor James Fong has confirmed that COVAX is looking at providing some pediatric doses for 5 to 12 year olds in Fiji. Dr Fong highlight
The Angiogram and Catheter lab has been installed at the CWM Hospital and the procedures have started from yesterday. Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong