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New children’s hospital to provide life saving services: …

WEBThe newly built Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani children’s hospital has been officially opened by Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama. It is earmarked to serve the children of Fiji with …

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Fiji highest in the world with Coronary Heart Disease

WEBFiji has one of the highest levels of Coronary Heart Disease in the world. The Cardio Department at CWM Hospital in Suva is seeing an increase in patients, particularly the …

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Fiji’s first Health Promotion Settlement initiative launched

WEBOctober 15, 2022 4:20 pm. Fiji’s first Health Promotion Settlement, an initiative by the Adventist Development and Relief Agency and the Health Ministry was launched …

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Health Care Fiji to determine opening of new Ba Hospital

WEBFebruary 20, 2019 7:12 am. Health Minister Dr. Ifereimi Waqainabete says the opening of the new Ba Hospital will be determined by the Health Care Fiji Limited. Under the Public …

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Fiji’s doctor-to-patient ratio soars – FBC News

WEBThe number of doctors has doubled in Pacific Island countries in the last decade, increasing from an average of three doctors per 10,000 people in 2012 to six by 2023. Minister for …

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Minister urges immediate action on food safety – FBC News

WEBMinister urges immediate action on food safety. Health Minister Dr. Atonio Lalabalavu is calling on Fijians to prioritize food safety measures amid adverse weather conditions. Dr. …

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Health – FBC News

WEBHealth Cancer patients plead for easy-to-follow path to treatment. A cancer survivor, Jiu Tikoitoga shares that the arrangement of treatment locally and internationally is still …

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Fiji has a worrying trend of HIV and AIDS: Dr Lalabalavu

WEBJune 7, 2023 4:18 pm. Minister for Health and Medical Services, Doctor Atonio Lalabalavu has called on strengthened efforts to combat the worrying trend of HIV and AIDS in the …

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Changing St Giles Hospital’s stigma critical: Volatabu

WEBSeptember 9, 2023 12:06 pm. St Giles Hospital. Drug-Free Fiji founder Kalesi Volatabu says it is imperative to alter the negative reputation that surrounds St Giles Hospital in …

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Minister pledges sustainable healthcare investment – FBC News

WEBHealth Minister Dr Atonio Lalabalavu says Fiji will strengthen its collaborations with international health organizations and invest in sustainable healthcare education. Dr …

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Study calls for action on child nutrition – FBC News

WEBStudy calls for action on child nutrition. A recent study by Dikoda Limited in collaboration with UNICEF Pacific has thrown the spotlight on the state of school food environments in …

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Ministry faces staffing shortage as nurses leave workforce

WEBMinistry faces staffing shortage as nurses leave workforce. The Health Ministry lost 800 nurses from its workforce in the last 12 months, which includes nurses who have moved …

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New approach taken to combat diabetes – FBC News

WEBKreetika Kumar Multimedia Journalist [email protected]. August 14, 2023 6:34 am. The Ministry of Health, along with Diabetes Fiji, has taken a new approach to combating non …

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World Bank to assist Fiji’s health sector – FBC News

WEBJuly 19, 2023 4:45 pm. The World Bank has stepped in to assist Fiji in improving its health infrastructure and services. This as they are currently carrying out a review of the health …

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717 allied health professions with the Ministry – FBC News

WEBApril 11, 2023 12:30 pm. A total of 717 established allied health workers are currently involved with the Ministry of Health and Medical Services. Minister Doctor Atonio …

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Wholesalers should take responsibility: Prasad – FBC News

WEBThe Fiji Pharmaceutical Society has called on pharmaceutical companies and pharmacies to refrain from supplying the listed batches of blood pressure medicine to the public. This …

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Enhancing oral health in Fiji through collaboration – FBC News

WEBEnhancing oral health in Fiji through collaboration. Ema Ganivatu Multimedia Journalist [email protected]. March 6, 2024 4:21 pm. Dental teams will be visiting schools …

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Improving health infrastructure tops priority – FBC News

WEBImproving health infrastructure tops priority. Ema Ganivatu Multimedia Journalist [email protected]. April 21, 2024 12:44 pm. The Minister for Health and Medical …

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Ministry committed to enhancing work environment – FBC News

WEBApril 11, 2024 5:55 am. The Ministry of Health is committed to enhancing the work environment for medical professionals, despite facing an exodus of staff to more …

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