Dr Ifereimi Waqainabete

Cases Of Methamphetamine, ‘Ice’ Abuse Reach Hospitals
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Cases Of Methamphetamine, ‘Ice’ Abuse Reach Hospitals

Methamphetamine, commonly known as ice, pea, crystal meth or white among us­ers, is a highly-addictive drug.

Doctor Defends Actions As Security Guard Dies Metres From Her Medical Centre
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Doctor Defends Actions As Security Guard Dies Metres From Her Medical Centre

‘I had so many patients’

Fiji’s Health Ministe  Urges Medical Professionals to Upskill
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Fiji’s Health Ministe Urges Medical Professionals to Upskill

He said there were councils that were independent of the ministry which monitored medical professionals, including n...

Be A Better Version Of Yourself: Dr Waqainabete To Graduates
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Be A Better Version Of Yourself: Dr Waqainabete To Graduates

Use the platform that you have today to become a better ver­sion of yourself. You never know what you are capable o...

Nutrition, Exercise Key Challenges to NCDs: Waqainabete
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Nutrition, Exercise Key Challenges to NCDs: Waqainabete

“Do not wait to fall unwell to practice wellness.”

Wolbachia Mosquitoes Released In The West
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Wolbachia Mosquitoes Released In The West

Narewa Villagers joined dignitaries to release mosquitoes as part of the World Mosquito Program’s (WMP’s) Wolbac...

Nurses Assured Of  Government Support
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Nurses Assured Of Government Support

“You are the backbone of health in our nation,” Dr Waqainabete said.

Stand Up And Be Counted: Minister
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Stand Up And Be Counted: Minister

"Speaking during the official launch at the Holiday Inn in Suva, Dr Waqainabete said: “I used to run in marathons ...

Minister Waqainabete Launches Drive To Prevent Dengue Outbreak
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Minister Waqainabete Launches Drive To Prevent Dengue Outbreak

During the first four months of this year, the Ministry of Health recorded 1894 suspected dengue cases nationwide, i...

Ministers Visit Nasinu Residents In Government Outreach Initiative
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Ministers Visit Nasinu Residents In Government Outreach Initiative

The church’s Bula Raraba Outreach initiative saw hundreds of residents flock to the one-stop venue to receive and ...

Life-Saving Oxygen Upgrade For Savusavu Hospital
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Life-Saving Oxygen Upgrade For Savusavu Hospital

In cases of severe pneumonia in children, oxygen treatment has been shown to improve survival by 35 percent and is a...

930 Cases Of HIV/AIDS In The Country: Dr Waqainabete
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930 Cases Of HIV/AIDS In The Country: Dr Waqainabete

Dr Waqainabete said the total number of registered AIDS related deaths to date that have been recorded till now is 117.

We can’t be part of spreading fake news: Dr Waqainabete
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We can’t be part of spreading fake news: Dr Waqainabete

I have advised all medical professionals, they understand that we need to maintain confidentiality at all times.

Rotuma Hospital Nears Completion
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Rotuma Hospital Nears Completion

Dr Waqainabete made the com­ment to the Fiji Sun after touring the Navosa Hospital construction site with Prime Min...

Disability Gala Awards Recognises Extraordinary Six
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Disability Gala Awards Recognises Extraordinary Six

As Fiji commits to move from recognition to re­alisation of the rights of persons with disabilities, we acknowledge...

Health, Fitness Message For Fun Run Enthusiasts
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Health, Fitness Message For Fun Run Enthusiasts

When we are healthy, we are able to enjoy our life well.

Fiji Health Minister: Two Doctors Committed Suicide Because Of Work Stress
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Fiji Health Minister: Two Doctors Committed Suicide Because Of Work Stress

“Last year we had two suicides. Two young doctors committed suicide. One of them was from Makoi. The reason is sim...

St John Ambulance Volunteers Grateful For Awards
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St John Ambulance Volunteers Grateful For Awards

"Ms Talatoka said the staff at St John Ambulance gave her the sup­port she needed and she was work­ing towards bec...

Big Turnout For Fitness Fun Run
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Big Turnout For Fitness Fun Run

“We can only fight (NCD’s) if we eat the right food and train our bodies to stay healthy.”

Fiji To Further Strengthen Relationship With WHO
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Fiji To Further Strengthen Relationship With WHO

Fiji is effectively using every opportunity to inform WHO of the SIDS priorities

‘Rude’, ‘Uncaring Doctors’  Irk Dr Waqainabete
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‘Rude’, ‘Uncaring Doctors’ Irk Dr Waqainabete

  Minister for Health and Medical Services Dr Ifereimi Waqainabete said that there were about two or three doct...

Breast Cancer Is Most Common  In Fiji, Says Minister Of Health
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Breast Cancer Is Most Common In Fiji, Says Minister Of Health

In Fiji, breast cancer has over­taken cervical cancer as the most common cancer. This was highlighted by the Min­s...

Prominent Doctor Tells  Why He Joined  FijiFirst
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Prominent Doctor Tells Why He Joined FijiFirst

Prominent local doctor and FijiFirst candidate Dr Ifereimi Waqainabete said what happened during the 2000 coup trigg...

Dr Waqainabete to the rescue
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Dr Waqainabete to the rescue

FijiFirst candidate Dr Ifereimi Waqainabete sprang into action yesterday during the Party’s family fun day when he...

Dr Waqainabete: 25% of Adults Will Have Diabetes By 2020
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Dr Waqainabete: 25% of Adults Will Have Diabetes By 2020

Average of 350 to 500 people undergo amputations because of diabetes-related cases every year One in every four adul...

Medics Commend Govt Leadership
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Medics Commend Govt Leadership

  Government’s leadership and guided the medical professionals and other stakeholders respond effectively aft...

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