The high number of dengue cases in the Western Division among the 10-29 age group is due to older individuals developing immunity to the virus.

The medical teams served notices to 90 houses in the Western Division during the implementation of the Dengue Outbreak Response Plan.

For World Cancer Day, Rabi woman Farnia Simone shared her breast cancer experience.

The Health Ministry believes everyone including the Government and national leadership should be accountable for policies, legislations, investments, and innovations to accelerate progress in cancer care.

Health Minister Dr Atonio Lalabalavu says prohibition on the sale of unhealthy food in school canteens remains.

The Construction Energy and Timber Workers Union of Fiji has deferred its strike action at the Aspen Medical run Lautoka and Ba Hospitals.

University of Fiji medical students could soon have access to training at Fiji’s largest specialty state-of-the-art hospital in Nadi.

200 dengue fever cases have been reported in the Western Division since the start of the year, prompting the Ministry of Health to declare an outbreak.

Patient denial is a major challenge in addressing the rising cancer cases in Fiji.

Diabetes Fiji team recently conducted surprise visits to hospitals in the west to provide essential medical supplies for diabetics.

The redevelopment of CWM Hospital has gained significant momentum as there is confidence that some of the issues faced by the hospital will be resolved in the next one year.

Many Fijians face social and societal barriers when seeking medical assistance for HIV, making it difficult for them to access essential care and treatment.