Tag: healthcare
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Tavua Subdivisional Hospital Upgrades Include Six-Bed Mortuary, Digital X-Ray and Accessibility Improvements in Fiji’s Western Division
Tavua Subdivisional Hospital is receiving a significant boost to its facilities as a series of upgrades aimed at improving care for communities in Fiji’s Western Division… Read more
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Marshall Islands pushes for in-country VA care as US–FAS Compact talks stall
The latest development came in late March when a Marshall Islands delegation met Veterans Health Administration officials in Washington, DC — but the VHA’s proposed interim… Read more
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Fiji Overhauls Overseas Medical Referral Programme with Screening, Income Checks and Specialist Reports
Fijians seeking government support for medical treatment overseas will now face a formal screening and financial assessment before assistance is approved, Health Minister Atonio Lalabalavu told… Read more
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Pacific Healthy Islands Transformation project to deliver Fiji’s first radiotherapy centre under multilateral oversight
The project, which involves Fiji, Tonga, Kiribati and Tuvalu, is backed by the Asian Development Bank, the World Bank, the OPEC Fund and the Pandemic Fund… Read more
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Fiji delays private GP and lab payments as claims are verified for anomalies under GPPP and LPP
New details surface on why payments to private health providers under national partnership programs have stalled. Officials say anomalies found during claims verification must be resolved… Read more
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Fiji Cabinet Approves Comprehensive Review of Pharmacy Profession Act to Tighten Regulation and Boost Patient Safety
Fiji is launching a government-led review of the Pharmacy Profession Act 2011, signaling a push to tighten how pharmacies are regulated and how pharmacists deliver care.… Read more
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Carboplatin shortage puts Fiji cancer patients on hold as advocates urge urgent procurement action
Fiji is grappling with a carboplatin shortage that could delay vital cancer treatment for patients in need. Health advocates warn the gap reflects ongoing procurement and… Read more
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Fiji adopts on-site GeneXpert HPV testing to cut wait times in cervical cancer screening
A new rapid HPV testing machine is set to transform cervical cancer screening, delivering same-day results and prompting quicker care decisions. By bringing testing to communities… Read more
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University of Fiji Calls for Urgent Investment in Resilient Digital Infrastructure to Keep Island Communities Connected
Fiji faces a test of its digital lifelines as climate shocks intensify. A call for a resilient, inclusive telecom backbone—spanning subsea cables to satellites—paired with digital… Read more
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Fiji decentralizes imaging with new digital X-ray units at Tavua and Rakiraki hospitals
Digital x-ray machines have reached Tavua and Rakiraki Hospitals, promising faster imaging and less travel for patients. Local technicians are in training to keep services running… Read more