Ministry of Health

Birthing Unit Now Open At Oceania
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Birthing Unit Now Open At Oceania

“It gives us a sense of achievement to announce that our new birthing facility is now ready for business. It is an...

Ministry, WHO Discuss Monkeypox Medications
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Ministry, WHO Discuss Monkeypox Medications

“Our ongoing efforts to have genomic sequencing capability in the Fiji CDC will provide us with greater capacity t...

Aspen Medical Responds To CETWUF Claims
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Aspen Medical Responds To CETWUF Claims

The claims came from the National Secretary for CETWUF, John Paul who said there were problems in getting an audienc...

Health Ministry Keeps Close Watch On Leptospirosis Cases
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Health Ministry Keeps Close Watch On Leptospirosis Cases

“The great thing is that the numbers are coming down overall and this is testament to the hard work that has been ...

Vaxx Card, Sick Sheet Scam Probe
NEWS

Vaxx Card, Sick Sheet Scam Probe

It is understood that one of the drivers allegedly got hold of vaccination cards and a pre-signed sick sheet booklet...

Health Staff Test 7s Players Again Today
Rugby

Health Staff Test 7s Players Again Today

Fiji Rugby Chief Executive Officer John O’Connor confirmed yesterday that the players will be tested again this mo...

Fiji’s COVID-19 Crackdown – Third Wave Alert
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Fiji’s COVID-19 Crackdown – Third Wave Alert

‘We are expecting escalated levels of community transmission to be more evident over the ensuing weeks. We a...

Health Ministry Ramps Up On Measles Vaxx In Light Of Recent New Cases
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Health Ministry Ramps Up On Measles Vaxx In Light Of Recent New Cases

In an advisory yesterday the ministry has called on parents to ensure that all children aged six months to 11 years ...

Riding Horses, Climbing Mountains, Ra Teachers Help With COVID-19 Vaxx Awareness Programmes
NEWS

Riding Horses, Climbing Mountains, Ra Teachers Help With COVID-19 Vaxx Awareness Programmes

Out of these 100, the 60 teachers dedicated themselves to travel to the interior parts of Rakiraki going as far as N...

Police Question Nurse Over Allegations Of Giving Vax Cards To Unvaccinated People
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Police Question Nurse Over Allegations Of Giving Vax Cards To Unvaccinated People

A nurse is alleged to have been involved in issuing vaxx cards to unvaccinated people in Labasa.

Ports Awaits Decision On Cruise Liners
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Ports Awaits Decision On Cruise Liners

Fiji Ports Corporation Limited (FPCL) will be collaborating with the Ministry of Health (MoH) and relevant Governmen...

 Booster Shots Still In Talks: Minister
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 Booster Shots Still In Talks: Minister

There was a study done in the United Kingdom where they looked at more than 745, 000 individuals to see if they want...

COVID-19: 131 People Issued Public Health Infringement Notices For Failing To Wear A Mask
Crime & Court

COVID-19: 131 People Issued Public Health Infringement Notices For Failing To Wear A Mask

The offence of failing to wear a face covering (mask) accounted for the highest number of PHINs issued for the 3 day...

‘Public Holiday Does Not Mean Restrictions On Gatherings Will Be Relaxed’- Fiji Police
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‘Public Holiday Does Not Mean Restrictions On Gatherings Will Be Relaxed’- Fiji Police

Picnics are prohibited and we have received information about people going out to popular picnic spots such as Nukul...

COVID-19: Western Division Records The Highest Number Of Public Infringement Notices
Crime & Court

COVID-19: Western Division Records The Highest Number Of Public Infringement Notices

Of the 321 PHINs issued, 171 were issued in the Western Division. The Southern Division recorded 75 cases, East 39 a...

Ninety-Five Public Health Infringement Notices Issued In The Last Three Days
Crime & Court

Ninety-Five Public Health Infringement Notices Issued In The Last Three Days

Snap checkpoints will be erected throughout the divisions as officers continue to conduct community visitations as w...

Nasese Private Hospital: Rapid Drive-Through COVID Test
NATION

Nasese Private Hospital: Rapid Drive-Through COVID Test

Nasese Private Hospital Head of Clinical Department Dr Virgilio De Asa Junior said people can get tested in the comf...

Vaccinate, Help Fiji, Anti-Vaxxers Urged
NEWS

Vaccinate, Help Fiji, Anti-Vaxxers Urged

“It is not only COVID-19 that our children and people of Fiji are facing. There are already existing health condit...

Batiki, Gau, Nairai On Lockdown
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Batiki, Gau, Nairai On Lockdown

We were informed on Sunday that few of the crew from MV Liahona II tested positive after they returned from Lomaivit...

Chinese Community Donate Food Packs
NEWS

Chinese Community Donate Food Packs

“We hope that this little token of ours will sustain them through the hard work through the days and the nights wh...

Suva Facility Cordoned As People Violate Directive
NEWS

Suva Facility Cordoned As People Violate Directive

‘It seemed that it was a group of young men using the facility’

PM: Our Frontliners Are Not Superspreaders
NEWS

PM: Our Frontliners Are Not Superspreaders

To our frontline workers, please do not feel disheartened by people who do not appreciate the work that you do. Than...

COVID-19: 46 New Cases Recorded, Funerals Remain The Superspreader
NEWS

COVID-19: 46 New Cases Recorded, Funerals Remain The Superspreader

Investigations indicate that in some instances, funeral gatherings of 100 were split up into 5 so-called “bubblesâ...

Pearl South Pacific Resort Restructures To Help Government
SUNBIZ

Pearl South Pacific Resort Restructures To Help Government

A recent statement from the resort said: “Operational processes have been re-engineered to maximise safety for our...

Second Dose Of COVID-19 Vaccination Begins
NEWS

Second Dose Of COVID-19 Vaccination Begins

Further to this, 50,000 COVID-19 vaccines will arrive in the country later this week from Australia.

Non-Essential Business Charged For Opening Shop
Crime & Court

Non-Essential Business Charged For Opening Shop

Magistrate Somaratne remanded the two for sentencing today. (Monday May 17).

Public Health Violations A Menace: Court
Crime & Court

Public Health Violations A Menace: Court

Two men who were caught consuming alcohol during curfew and later assaulted police officers have been denied bail at...

Top Cop: Stay In Your Bubble, Or We’ll Burst It
Crime & Court

Top Cop: Stay In Your Bubble, Or We’ll Burst It

That is the message from the Acting Police Commissioner Rusiate Tudravu as the operation for the 92-hour lockdown be...

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