Childhood obesity is a major concern for the Ministry of Health and Medical Services.

Acting Chief Medical Advisor of the Ministry of Health and Medical Services Dr Luisa Cikamatana emphasizes the ongoing relevance of COVID-19 as she opened the 15th Directors of Clinical Services Meeting in Nadi today.

A team from the Ministry of Health and Medical Services’ Wellness division recently had a successful meeting with Australia’s First Nations Ambassador Justin Mohammed, where key health issues were discussed.

The review of the Fiji Veterinary Surgeons Act of 1956 will begin by mid-month when the World Organization for Animal Health consultants arrive in the country.

The results of the Non-Communicable Disease survey will also offer guidance for refining current NCD strategies.

The Health Ministry has partnered with the Fiji Bureau of Statistics to conduct an extensive survey aimed at understanding risk factor behaviors among Fijians aged 18 to 69.

Most Fijian families are being impacted by cancer either directly or indirectly at some stage in life.

The Health Ministry is re-hiring and re-employing dental hygienists who are retiring and those unvaccinated.

There is a need to develop Fiji’s health infrastructure to support locals and medical tourists, says Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Tourism and Civil Aviation Viliame Gavoka.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad revealed this morning that many people who could use public health centres are instead opting for private General Practitioners, leading to an increase in government healthcare costs post-pandemic.

Health Minister Dr. Atonio Lalabalavu acknowledges the transportation issues faced by rural and maritime health centres, saying the new budget addresses these concerns.

The new National Rehabilitation Center will not replace the current Twomey Hospital in Tamavua.