“Fight the Bite” Clean Up Campaign – Ovalau Island

“Fight the Bite” Clean Up Campaign – Ovalau Island Following the national “Fight the Bite” roll-out last month, the Ministry of Health and Medical Services in Levuka and the Provincial Administrator Lomaiviti are coordinating a clean-up campaign for 27 villages/communities on Ovalau Island. The objective is to empower communities to take ownership of their own…

Malnutrition a concern

Malnutrition a concern The Permament Secretary for Health and Medical Services Dr Meciusela Tuicakau with Nutrition Specialist from UNICEF Ms Uma Palaniappan and participants at the workshop on malnutrition. The Ministry of Health & Medical Services remains concerned with malnutrition cases in the country. To effectively address this and strengthen systems in place, the Ministry…

Fiji Health Minister speaks on Climate Change at the Commonwealth Ministers for Health Meeting

Fiji Health Minister speaks on Climate Change at the Commonwealth Ministers for Health Meeting The Minister for Health & Medical Services Hon. Jone Usamate in his role as Minister and Chair of the Pacific Health Ministers forum was part of the 4 member Ministerial Panel Discussion at the Commonwealth Health Ministers Meeting held on Sunday…