Fiji Medical Association president Dr Apilate Vakamocea says combining symptoms with epidemiological data can improve early diagnosis and save lives.

A vascular surgeon says up to 80 per cent of patients in Fiji present late for treatment, but improved techniques and a focus on limb salvage are significantly reducing amputation rates.

The new training package will improve skills, consistency, and reach of frontline health services across Fiji’s rural and remote areas.

Health experts warn years of disrupted testing and prevention are driving a growing HIV crisis

Health officials warn silence, shame and cultural taboos are driving new infections

The disruption is caused by a burst and ageing pipe, with hospital services teams currently carrying out repairs.