16+ hour, 44+ 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…...

18+ hour, 50+ min ago   (190+ words) The tourism sector is backing the Government’s coordinated response following Cabinet’s declaration of the HIV outbreak as a national crisis. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Tourism and Civil Aviation, Viliame Gavoka, says the sector will support the Ministry of…...

1+ day, 10+ hour ago   (132+ words) is being seen as an important step in keeping them safe online. This comes as Fiji considers restricting social media access for children aged 16 and under. Save the Children Fiji Child Protection Facilitator Ilisapeci Buinimasi says children need to understand…...

6+ day, 17+ hour ago   (379+ words) Medical professionals are calling for a patient-centred approach with improved counselling and treatment strategies for patients diagnosed with Rheumatic Heart Disease. Findings from the Fiji RHD Support Programme report highlight major barriers, including limited access to equipment as well as…...

1+ week, 11+ hour ago   (286+ words) Escalating fuel prices and global economic uncertainty are making it increasingly difficult for many Fijians to maintain healthy diets. The rising cost of living is forcing many to make unhealthy food choices. Cheaper, processed foods are often seen as a…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (215+ words) People living with Rheumatic Heart Disease are facing a significantly shorter lifespan, with their survival rate around 10 years lower than that of people living with other diseases. Cure Kids Fiji Country Manager Dr Jimaima Matainacake says this highlights the serious…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (201+ words) Getting children to eat more vegetables may depend on more than simply putting them on the plate. Food Science Assistant Lecturer at the Fiji National University, Asaeli Naika, says how vegetables are prepared and presented can influence whether children are…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (233+ words) A proposed $2.2 million allocation for two school meal pilots in the 2027–2028 Budget could be the first step towards a nationwide home-grown school feeding programme. The proposal is part of a policy brief presented at the launch of Fiji’s Home-Grown School…...