prevention
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Fiji Urges Regular Eye and Blood Pressure Screenings to Prevent Hypertensive Retinopathy
High blood pressure can silently damage your eyes before you notice any trouble. A quick reminder to keep up with regular eye and BP checks to protect your sight and overall health.
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Lautoka Welcomes Ukash Manger as Consultant Optometrist to Boost Night Blindness Awareness in Fiji
Night vision challenges after dark can be a sign of underlying eye issues. This piece outlines practical prevention steps, highlights vitamin A–rich foods for eye health, and introduces Ukash Manger, Consultant Optometrist at Asgar Optometrist’s Lautoka branch.
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Fiji to roll out PrEP and needle-syringe programme as HIV infections climb toward 2,000
Fiji weighs new HIV prevention tools as infections climb, exploring PrEP and needle-syringe programs to complement treatment and testing. Officials stress careful planning and strong community engagement to ensure these measures curb transmission.
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Fiji launches renewed TB awareness drive with free testing and treatment
Fiji rolls out a renewed TB awareness drive focused on prevention, early diagnosis and reducing stigma. Free testing and treatment are available, with practical tips to protect families and communities.
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Fiji launches caregiver-led at-home mouth checks to protect kids’ teeth
Fiji rolls out a practical, caregiver-led plan to keep kids’ teeth healthy through prevention and everyday habits. The campaign centers on simple at-home checks—using a common handheld mirror—to spot early signs and guide care, backed by short, friendly videos from dental practitioners and student contributors. It’s all about turning small, doable steps into lifelong healthy…