healthcare
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New Caledonia unveils 20% tax allowance for health workers in shortage specialties through 2027 to ease wait times
New Caledonia unveils a targeted 20% tax incentive for health professionals in designated shortage specialties, now including nurses. Officials frame it as a focused nudge to ease shortages and long waits, with broader reforms still under consideration.
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ADB: Fiji’s NCD burden costs $263M annually, eroding productivity and growth
Fiji’s rising burden of non-communicable diseases is quietly undermining productivity and resilience. From diabetes to cardiovascular conditions, the toll on the workforce is prompting urgent questions about health funding and reform. A closer look suggests timely actions to curb risk factors and close critical gaps.
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Fiji Medical Association Hosts West Mini Conference in Nadi Aiming for Tangible Health Outcomes
Frontline clinicians and health leaders in Fiji gather for a one-day mini-conference designed to turn ideas into real-world improvements. Expect practical sessions, collaboration and a push toward measurable results that could reshape care across communities in the Western Division.
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Fiji braces for rising HIV and TB cases, relies on existing workforce and digital tools for integrated care
Fiji is bracing for a coming surge in HIV and tuberculosis that could stretch the health system across all levels. With the growing caseload, every healthcare worker will play a role, as authorities push for integrated care and new digital tools to keep patients on track through long‑term treatment. A coordinated, system‑wide response is taking…
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Fiji Secures US$66.7 Million ADB Package to Modernize Health System and Shore Up Coastal Resilience
Fiji lands a major concessional financing package from the Asian Development Bank to modernize its health system and bolster coastal resilience for vulnerable communities. The deal pairs a long-term, low-cost loan with a grant for nature-based protection and climate-resilient livelihoods, with projects rolling out through 2031.
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ILO urges Pacific to reform PALM and RSE schemes to cut costs and expand healthcare
New findings on Pacific temporary labor schemes expose persistent costs, barriers to switching employers, and gaps in protections that affect workers and their families. The report outlines practical reforms—from sharing costs and streamlining employer transfers to expanding healthcare and boosting inclusion—that could make mobility fairer and more sustainable.
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Australian-led medical team completes 307 consultations and 31 surgeries in Fiji’s Nabila Namotu outreach
An Australian-led medical mission conducted a five-day outreach to Nabila and Namotu Island, delivering hundreds of health checks and more than 30 surgeries. The effort highlights fierce collaboration, resilience, and a growing commitment to essential care in rural Fiji.
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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.