Health
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Australia delivers diabetic foot-care toolkits and autoclaves to Fiji to strengthen frontline diabetes care under Vuvale Partnership
An aid package is boosting Fiji’s primary health care with essential diabetic foot-care tools and sterilisation capacity. The delivery of 100 foot-care toolkits and 10 autoclaves aims to help frontline workers diagnose, treat, and prevent diabetic foot problems before they escalate. It’s part of a broader effort to strengthen health systems and reduce complications from…
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InterContinental Fiji Launches Limited-Edition Complimentary Sweet Dreams Sleep Kit to Tackle Holiday Snoring on World Sleep Day
World Sleep Day gets a tropical boost with a limited-edition Sweet Dreams Package at InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa—complimentary sleep aids designed to ease snoring and travel fatigue. Developed with sleep experts, the kit targets restless nights for couples and families on holiday. Availability is limited.
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Fiji faces child malnutrition crisis with 63% of under-fives affected, prompting new national nutrition survey
Fiji is grappling with a widening childhood malnutrition crisis, with 63 percent of children under five affected and widespread anaemia. New nationwide surveys are underway to map current trends, while experts call for smarter feeding practices, more diverse diets, and cross-sector action to steer the response.
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345 Fiji Nurses Inducted Into National Health System as 2026 Nursing Intern Programme Kicks Off
A new cohort of Fiji nurses begins frontline service, stepping into hospitals, health centers, and remote communities nationwide. The induction marks a bold push to strengthen healthcare delivery across urban, rural and maritime areas.
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Diabetes-Driven Surge in Fiji Kidney Disease Prompts Routine Screening
Health experts warn of a rising tide of kidney disease in Fiji, driven largely by diabetes. Alarmingly, many patients are only diagnosed once kidney function has already declined to a life‑threatening stage. The call is for better awareness and easier screening for those at highest risk.
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Fiji Kidney Disease Emerges as Silent Killer, Doctors Urge Early Screening to Prevent Dialysis
Kidney disease in Fiji is a silent killer that often goes unnoticed until it’s too late. Experts say routine screening and healthier choices could change the outcome—catching problems early can make all the difference.
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Is Your Morning Routine Aging You?
Is Your Morning Routine Aging You Faster Than It Should? You might be aging yourself every morning—without realizing it. What you do in the first hour after waking up can either support your energy, skin, and brain—or slowly work against them. You know the drill: You roll out of bed groggy, reach for coffee, scroll