The International Women’s Association Fiji (IWA) has generously donated vital trauma equipment to the Accident and Emergency department of CWM Hospital in Suva. To show their appreciation, three A&E doctors including Dr Lavinesh, Dr Anne and Dr Becky (pictured) demonstrated the new equipment through a skit on “patient” Eddie (a medical…
Health Ministry committed to eliminate Lymphatic Filarisis Mere Rainima of WHO in discussion with Dr Mike Kama of MOH at the launch of the hydrocelectomy project. The Ministry of Health & Medical Services, in collaboration with the World Health Organisation (WHO), launched the surgical intervention of Lymphatic Filariasis at Labasa hospital yesterday. The Hon. Assistant…
Outgoing Cuban Ambassador meets Mr Usamate. The outgoing ambassador of Cuba Her Excellency Mrs Maria del Carmen Herrera Caseiro made a courtesy call on the Minister for Health and Medical services Mr Jone Usamate last week. Fiji and Cuba entered into diplomatic relations in 2003. Cuba has one of the best systems in the health…
BREAST IS STILL THE BEST Breast milk is the perfect food for babies. It contains antibodies that help fight infection and decrease allergies. It has the perfect amount of nutrients and is easily digested. It’s cheap and readily available at the right temperature ALL the time. It helps with bonding and development. It decreases the…
National advisor dietetics and nutrition Mrs Jiutajia Tikoitoga addressing the participants at the CWM Hospital As part of the National Breastfeeding Week, the CWM Hospital launched a three day training workshop for the medical staff to upskill their knowledge on breast feeding. During the workshop the nurses, doctors and midwives will be further trained .This…