New health data shows 53% of school dental treatments are extractions as sugary diets, poor hygiene and limited access to services drive a growing crisis.
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Rariqi Turner
He warned that obesity is driving a surge in serious illnesses, including Type 2 diabetes and heart disease, placing growing pressure on families, communities and the health system.
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New data from the Fiji STEPS Survey 2025 shows that 17 per cent of Fijians are living with diabetes.
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As a result, a small national team is managing the response across the country.
10 Mar
Inoke Rabonu
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The minister warned that the country must urgently strengthen its response to the epidemic.
He said Fiji recorded 2,003 new HIV diagnoses in 2025, compared with 1,583 in 2024, while the national diagnosis rate has surged significantly.
09 Mar
Thirty inmates at Naboro Corrections Centre are receiving HIV treatment through prison health services and support from Suva’s Bailey Clinic.
07 Mar
Kaneta Naimatau
Japan-funded project will create safe spaces in hospitals and police stations to support abused and vulnerable children.
04 Mar
New project backed by UNICEF and Japan aims to equip parents, teachers, and communities with tools to prevent drug abuse among children.
03 Mar
Health authorities confirm patients have recovered but warn flooding increases infection risk.
