Admissions to St. Giles Hospital for drug and substance abuse has increased significantly with 103 cases recorded in January alone.

The Ministry of Health has provided clarification on the cessation of outpatient services at the CWM Hospital in Suva, following concerns raised by Opposition MP, Penioni Ravunawa.

The Ministry of Health says it is aware that AstraZeneca has recently announced the withdrawal of its COVID-19 vaccine worldwide citing a surplus of available updated vaccines that target new variants of the virus.

The Ministry of Health and Medical Services has expressed concern about the dangerous practice of drug use involving needles and syringes.

There is always a shortage of blood in every hospital around Fiji, and blood donation remains one of the greatest needs in Fiji.

A cancer survivor, Jiu Tikoitoga shares that the arrangement of treatment locally and internationally is still difficult for people diagnosed with cancer.

The Ministry of Health has noted an increase in reports of flu-like illnesses in the Northern Division.

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

The Ministry of Women, Children, and Poverty Alleviation reflects on the challenges faced by society, particularly in caring for individuals with mental health issues.

Tuberculosis maybe endemic in Fiji, but it can become complicated by the presence of other diseases such as Human Immunodeficiency Virus.

The Ministry of Health has declared dengue fever outbreaks in Ovalau and the Western Division where case numbers are significantly above expected levels for this time of the year.

The Western Division has reported 212 cases of leptospirosis while there have been 31 laboratory-confirmed cases at Kadavu Medical Subdivision since the beginning of this year.