The Ministry of Health has recorded 12 new cases of COVID-19.

The Fiji National Provident Fund has invested $20.8 million to fund the operation of Ba Hospital and Lautoka Hospital through Health Care Fiji Pte Ltd.

The Fiji Cancer Society is looking forward to a busy first six months, with plans already in place to raise awareness in the community.

More children are expected to undergo open-heart surgeries as a 17-member visiting team from India is again in the country.

General Practitioner Doctor Krupali Tappoo says health professionals needs to be mindful while dealing with patients with non-communicable disease.

Health Minister, Dr. Atonio Lalabalavu says the deteriorating infrastructure at Fiji’s main hospital and staff shortage are two main issues he will be looking at addressing.

Oceania Hospitals has launched its Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) services.

The Fiji Nursing Association has raised concerns with Minister for Health Atonio Lalabalavu regarding the shortage of nurses.

Innovative and healthier food options are something that needs to be considered in order to curb the growing issues related to non-communicable diseases.

The Ministry of Health states that the non-communicable disease statistics reveal that 80% of the deaths are caused by NCDs.

Director of the Sai Sanjeevani Children’s Heart Hospital Doctor Krupali Tappoo says they have noted an increase in non-communicable diseases among young children, the elderly, and pregnant women.

The Ministry of Health and Medical Services has recorded 22 new COVID-19 cases.