Dash for Diabetes a success The Hon. Minister for Health and Medical Services Mr Jone Usamate was one of 270 active participants in Fiji’s first Dash for Diabetes. The event was held last Saturday in Suva to coincide with World Diabetes Day. The inaugural 5km fun run, established by the Petero Civoniceva Foundation and supported…
Health: Antibiotics losing their effectiveness according to WHO The Hon. Minister for Health & Medical Services Mr Jone Usamate and The Director of Pacific Technical Support, WHO representative Dr Liu Yunguo launched the Antibiotic Week and the National Antimicrobial (AMR) Action Plan. The theme for this year’s awareness week is “Handle With Care”. The threat…
Breast Cancer awareness gets financial boost Awareness on Breast Cancer was further boosted after a group of girls successfully organised a fundraising drive to assist the Cancer Society of Fiji under the Go Bald Give Hope initiative. The leader of the group Ms Sanjana voluntarily shaved her head to raise funds which will be directed…
Nurse Practitioners undergo training to improve skills A 3-day National Nurse Practitioners Capacity Building workshop will allow participants to improve their skills, practice and performance through professional development. This workshop is being held at the Pearl Resort and was officially opened the by Acting Permanent Secretary for Health & Medical Services Dr Meciusela Tuicakau this…
Senior citizens honoured Senior members of the Dudley Methodist Church were honoured for their dedicated services in a special function organised by the church on Saturday. This is part of the annual Senior Citizens Day observed by the church in recognition of its members’ selfless services to act as role models for the upcoming generation….