15+ hour, 34+ 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, 7+ 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…...

4+ day, 7+ hour ago   (207+ words) The Navua Hospital received a boost, following the donation of medical equipment and clinical supplies from the Fiji Hackers Golf Club based in Auckland, New Zealand. Representing the Fiji Hackers Golf Club, Pearl Ventures CEO Natalie Marletta formally handed over…...

4+ day, 9+ hour ago   (169+ words) Fijians living with disability can now apply for the 2027 Fiji Disability Scholarship to study a health-related university qualification. The scholarship is offered by the Aspen Medical Foundation, the charitable arm of Aspen Medical, which manages the public hospitals in Ba…...

5+ day, 4+ hour ago   (184+ words) Gender-based violence remains a major concern in Fiji and the Pacific, with researchers and health experts looking at ways to strengthen prevention and response. The issue is being highlighted at the Pacific Island Health Research Symposium, where a dedicated side…...

5+ day, 11+ 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…...

5+ day, 8+ hour ago   (170+ words) Fiji Sevashram Sangha says drug prevention should start at home. President and Founder Swami Sanyuktanand says parents need to provide children with proper guidance and support to keep them away from drugs. According to Swami Sanyuktanand, awareness programmes and school…...

1+ week, 8+ 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, 5+ hour ago   (210+ words) Fiji is strengthening its animal disease response as threats to livestock production and food security continue to grow across the Pacific. The program was supported by the Australian Government through the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and the Pacific…...

1+ week, 14+ hour ago   (249+ words) Deaths linked to rheumatic heart disease in Fiji are rising, with the latest review showing an increase from about 60 to 71 deaths a year. Cure Kids Fiji Country Manager Dr Jimaima Matainacake says rheumatic heart disease remains a leading cause of…...