health
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Fiji Considers Legal Framework for Military Aid in Tackling Drug Trafficking
Fiji faces a shifting security landscape as illicit drugs and cross-border crime rise. A broad, all-of-nation response is on the table, weighing new security tools against civil liberties, with a strong emphasis on prevention, families, and coordinated action to safeguard communities.
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Fiji Projects HIV Numbers Near 9,000, Urges Unified Prevention and Long-Term Funding
Fiji faces a looming HIV challenge with projections edging toward 9,000 people living with the virus, signaling long-term needs for lifelong treatment and sustained funding. The discussion highlights a call for cross‑sector unity and stronger prevention as essential pieces of the national response.
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Fiji Advances Health-Law Reforms to Strengthen Public Health and Universal Health Coverage
Fiji is moving ahead with a comprehensive overhaul of health laws, backed by public consultations and reforms designed to strengthen protections and modernise regulation. From mental health and nursing to quarantine safeguards, the changes aim to build a more resilient, future-ready health system.
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Early cancer detection urged as Labasa Hospital battles diagnostic delays in Fiji’s Northern Division
Delays in cancer diagnosis remain a pressing challenge in Fiji’s Northern Division, even as local hospitals boost treatment options. A Banisucu outreach tied to International Women’s Day underscored the push for earlier detection through community screening and swifter referrals. The aim is to turn awareness into quicker diagnosis and improved survival for patients.