The Fijian Ministry of Health and Medical Services is closely monitoring the developments surrounding the 2019 novel coronavirus in Wuhan China. We are also following advice by the World Health Organisation with regards to prevention of spread of this newly identified virus. An advisory group of relevant experts, including the WHO, have met and…
Measles outbreak for Serua/Namosi declared over The Serua/Namosi measles outbreak declared on November 7th 2019 is now at an end. A total of 12 cases of measles were reported from Serua/Namosi during the outbreak. No new cases have been reported since the end of November, and more than 42 days (two incubation periods) have…
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST Non-Government Organisation (NGO) Grant Round 2019/20 The Ministry of Health & Medical Services (MINISTRY) is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) from relevant Non-Government Organisations (NGO) to provide services in coordination with MINISTRY in priority areas. Grant Pool The total grant pool is up to $500,000 and proposal budgets will take into account…
. . Case update Since the last update on December 26th, 2019 there are now 27 confirmed cases of measles. The latest confirmed cases are a 12 year old from Sakoca in Tacirua who is linked to a previous case in the same area, and a 39 year old from Nasole in Nasinu who…
27-12-19 National Measles Immunisation Campaign Update The Ministry of Health and Medical Services wishes to advise members of the public that the national measles campaign has been temporarily suspended due to the adverse weather effects of Tropical Cyclone Sarai. Members of the public will be informed when the campaign will recommence. Measles is…