Health
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Fiji Rolls Out Home-Based Care Boost for Bedridden Elders in Lau to Tackle Diabetes Risks
New efforts in Fiji’s remote communities aim to strengthen home-based care for bedridden elders, especially those living with diabetes. A recent field visit highlighted how simple routines—repositioning, hygiene, nutrition, and glucose monitoring—can help prevent serious complications. Training local village aides and supporting families promise safer, more dignified care at home.
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Fiji targets TB-free by 2035 with updated WHO guidelines and stronger TB-HIV care
Fiji has set an ambitious target to be TB-free by 2035, but rising cases and service gaps threaten progress. Updated guidelines and a stronger focus on early detection, treatment adherence, and integrated TB-HIV care signal a broader push to reach remote and vulnerable communities. Sustained funding and local engagement will be critical as the plan…
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Fiji HIV Outbreak Escalates as Hidden Infections and Shared-Needle Transmission Prompt Urgent Action
Fiji faces a widening HIV threat driven by gaps in condom use, undiagnosed infections, and a troubling pattern of transmission in tight social networks. Experts warn that without rapid, targeted prevention and testing, the epidemic could surge beyond current estimates.
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Lautoka Welcomes Ukash Manger as Consultant Optometrist to Boost Night Blindness Awareness in Fiji
Night vision challenges after dark can be a sign of underlying eye issues. This piece outlines practical prevention steps, highlights vitamin A–rich foods for eye health, and introduces Ukash Manger, Consultant Optometrist at Asgar Optometrist’s Lautoka branch.
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Fiji TB-HIV Co-Infection Surges to 41%, Prompting Push for Integrated Health Care
Fiji is facing a sharp rise in TB and HIV co-infections, sparking urgent calls for a connected, patient-centered approach to care. As the overlap spreads across age groups, experts warn that closer integration of services at the community and primary-health levels is essential to shield frontline health systems.
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Fiji launches 2025 National TB Guideline to boost frontline clinical skills and accelerate early detection
Frontline health workers in Fiji could be missing TB cases due to gaps in clinical skills rather than equipment. A new Fiji National TB Management Guideline 2025 aims to standardize diagnosis and frontline care, sharpening clinicians’ ability to recognize symptoms and speed up appropriate treatment.
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Fiji to roll out PrEP and needle-syringe programme as HIV infections climb toward 2,000
Fiji weighs new HIV prevention tools as infections climb, exploring PrEP and needle-syringe programs to complement treatment and testing. Officials stress careful planning and strong community engagement to ensure these measures curb transmission.
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Suva’s Colonial War Memorial Hospital lift out of service as repairs begin, prompting critical-care reassignment
An outage in the East Wing lift at Colonial War Memorial (CWM) Hospital in Suva triggers urgent safety measures and a rethink of how patients are moved between floors. As repairs begin, some routine services could slow, while care remains the priority.
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Fiji launches 2025 National TB Management Guideline to tackle rising TB and HIV co-infections
On World TB Day, Fiji warns of a rising tuberculosis threat even as a new 2025 National TB Management Guideline promises to standardize care and sharpen diagnosis. Officials are calling for integrated TB-HIV services and stronger community outreach to turn the tide and protect vulnerable communities.
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Fiji turns to UNICEF toolkit to deliver nutrition advice amid public health staff shortage
Fiji is grappling with a growing shortage of nutrition experts, risking access to essential dietary guidance at the community level. In the near term, frontline health workers will be equipped with practical tools to bridge the gap, while officials push plans to expand the nutrition workforce for lasting change. The balance of quick fixes and…