healthcare
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Oceania Hospitals Celebrates 25-Year Milestone, Expands Fiji’s Private Health Network as Regional Referral Hub
Two and a half decades after Fiji’s first private hospital opened, a local facility has evolved into a regional health hub—expanding complex care, boosting local training, and bringing advanced medicine closer to home. A milestone hinting at a bold Pacific future.
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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 Health Ministry debunks online claims about Valelevu Foot Clinic care, urges use of 157 helpline
Online rumours about patient care at Valelevu Foot Clinic have prompted a formal clarification from health officials, who insist a miscommunication fueled the misinformation. The statement defends frontline staff and points readers to official channels for raising concerns.
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Fiji’s Byron Aviation diversifies into medical equipment production, creating 50–60 jobs
A Fiji-based aviation company, Byron Aviation, is signaling a bold pivot into healthcare manufacturing, planning to locally produce essential medical gear and create new jobs. The move pairs aviation know-how with a push to strengthen local skills and supply chains, hinting at a broader shift for Fiji’s industry.
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Fiji’s Colonial War Memorial Hospital to receive targeted roof and drainage upgrades funded by Australia through mid-2026
Major upgrades are on the horizon for CWM Hospital, with targeted roof and drainage improvements set to unfold late this year through mid-2026. While disruptions are possible for patients and visitors, officials say essential services will remain uninterrupted.
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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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Suva’s CWM Hospital Lifts Return to Service After Vandalism-Driven Disruption
Suva’s Colonial War Memorial Hospital lifts are back in service after a disruptive outage. Officials tie the disruption to vandalism and outline tightened security plus ongoing upgrades to safeguard essential patient care.
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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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Fiji Accelerates Nurse Recruitment and Training to Meet WHO Benchmarks
Fiji’s health system remains under pressure as nurse numbers lag behind international benchmarks, risking frontline care. A multipronged push to recruit, train, and retain health workers signals a plan to shore up services nationwide.
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Four new lifts at Suva’s CWM Hospital set to transform West Wing access and patient transfers
Four new lifts are nearing the end of installation in the West Wing, set to transform how patients and supplies move around the hospital. Technicians are finishing sensor calibrations and safety checks as the final commissioning approaches. The upgrade promises faster transfers and safer access across key wards once fully operational.