Health
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Fiji launches renewed TB awareness drive with free testing and treatment
Fiji rolls out a renewed TB awareness drive focused on prevention, early diagnosis and reducing stigma. Free testing and treatment are available, with practical tips to protect families and communities.
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Melbourne mother’s postpartum vaginismus diagnosis shines light on trauma-linked pelvic pain
After a traumatic birth, a Melbourne mother discovers she has vaginismus — a condition many don’t recognise that can arise after childbirth. Experts say early assessment and coordinated care can change the path for those facing persistent pelvic pain and fear.
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Fiji detects microplastics in drinking water; study sets baseline and urges routine monitoring
New baseline evidence from Fiji finds microplastic particles in tap, groundwater, rainwater, and bottled water. While levels are below critical thresholds, researchers call it a “window for action” to boost monitoring, treatment, and public awareness, and they highlight social dimensions as women often shoulder water-management duties. The team is also exploring low-cost remedies, including a…
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Three New Elevators Boost Patient Mobility at Fiji’s Colonial War Memorial Hospital as Fourth Lift Awaits Completion
Three new elevators are now in service at CWM Hospital, easing patient transfers and reducing congestion in busy wards. A fourth lift for food rations is still under construction as essential infrastructure work continues. The upgrades hint at smoother daily operations and fewer delays for staff and patients.
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Fiji wraps up NCD2 with JICA, stressing sustainable nationwide rollout and stronger community ownership
Fiji wraps up a major non-communicable disease program with lessons on sustainability, frontline workload, and community empowerment. The final seminar highlighted streamlined operations, a two-level monitoring framework, and the push to keep gains alive through local leadership and ongoing investments.
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Fiji’s obesity crisis deepens as processed foods and inactivity drive rising NCD risk
An alarming rise in obesity is linked to more processed foods and sedentary lifestyles, fueling concerns about non-communicable diseases and childhood obesity. A senior health official urges a return to traditional, locally grown foods and more active daily routines to turn the trend around.
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CWM Hospital Lift Faults Blamed on Handling as East Wing Elevators Age, Fiji Plans Upgrade
A string of lift outages at Fiji’s main referral hospital is prompting new questions about safety and handling. With the East Wing elevators described as highly sensitive, officials are rolling out precautionary measures while plans to replace the aging system move forward.
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Fiji’s Obesity Surge: STEPS 2025 Finds Nearly 70% Overweight or Obese
Fiji is grappling with a mounting obesity crisis, with roughly seven in ten adults carrying excess weight. Health leaders warn that without urgent, community-focused action, this trend could drive rising diabetes and heart disease across the country.
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Fiji’s Lau Islands face alarming childhood tooth loss linked to sugar and care gaps
Outreach on Fiji’s outer islands has revealed a worrying rise in childhood tooth loss, with many permanent teeth at risk. Health workers link sugary diets, limited routine care, and poor oral hygiene to a preventable crisis and urge families to adopt simple daily habits to protect children’s teeth.
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Fiji launches caregiver-led at-home mouth checks to protect kids’ teeth
Fiji rolls out a practical, caregiver-led plan to keep kids’ teeth healthy through prevention and everyday habits. The campaign centers on simple at-home checks—using a common handheld mirror—to spot early signs and guide care, backed by short, friendly videos from dental practitioners and student contributors. It’s all about turning small, doable steps into lifelong healthy…