8+ hour, 15+ min ago   (226+ words) Fiji is rapidly approaching levels of HIV that could become difficult to manage unless urgent action is taken, says Fiji Medical Association President Dr Ronald Kumar. Dr Kumar issued the warning while speaking at the Fiji Medical Association’s 2026 Annual Scientific…...

5+ day, 6+ hour ago   (176+ words) Five visually impaired students at Lautoka School for Special Education now have greater access to Braille learning after Aspen Medical donated two new braillers to the school. The donation was made by Aspen Medical Disability Inclusion Lead Ben Clare on…...

1+ week, 23+ hour ago   (147+ words) The mental wellbeing of RFMF servicewomen cannot be addressed through one-off workshops, with calls for sustained support to help them deal with trauma linked to their service. Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection Sashi Kiran says servicewomen need ongoing…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (278+ words) Labasa Divisional Hospital recorded 116 diabetes-related amputations in the first seven months of this year. That is already close to last year’s total of 149 cases, raising concerns about the growing impact of diabetes in the North. The figures were revealed by…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (373+ words) Pacific countries are being urged to learn from Fiji’s experience with the HIV epidemic before they face similar challenges. Deputy Prime Minister Manoa Kamikamica says Fiji’s experience has come at a high cost in lives and resources, and Pacific nations…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (96+ words) The Methodist Church is proposing a smoking ban for all its lay preachers, which could come into effect from January next year. Church President Reverend Dr. Semisi Turagavou says the proposal is part of the Church’s focus on liberation and…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (98+ words) Families in the Yasi Yasi settlement in Nadi now have easier access to clean and reliable water. Community member Krishna Kumar says water shortages have affected families in the settlement for generations. Some residents have relied on bullocks to transport…...

3+ week, 23+ hour ago   (242+ words) Fiji is looking at ways to strengthen its HIV response, with a focus on reducing stigma and improving access to support for vulnerable communities. Women, Children and Social Protection Minister Sashi Kiran discussed the issue with UNAIDS Regional Director for…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (201+ words) People living with HIV and key populations must be directly involved in shaping Fiji’s HIV response. Fiji Network Plus Executive Director Joeli Colati says their experiences are important in understanding the barriers faced by communities. Speaking at the Pacific HIV…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (328+ words) Traditional leaders must be included at every level of Fiji’s HIV awareness efforts, with community workers saying the taboo surrounding the issue can be broken through open and culturally appropriate discussions. Fiji Red Cross Society Labasa volunteer Temo Sasau says…...