public health
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Fiji launches 2025 National TB Management Guideline to tackle rising TB and HIV co-infections
On World TB Day, Fiji warns of a rising tuberculosis threat even as a new 2025 National TB Management Guideline promises to standardize care and sharpen diagnosis. Officials are calling for integrated TB-HIV services and stronger community outreach to turn the tide and protect vulnerable communities.
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Fiji turns to UNICEF toolkit to deliver nutrition advice amid public health staff shortage
Fiji is grappling with a growing shortage of nutrition experts, risking access to essential dietary guidance at the community level. In the near term, frontline health workers will be equipped with practical tools to bridge the gap, while officials push plans to expand the nutrition workforce for lasting change. The balance of quick fixes and…
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Fiji detects microplastics in drinking water; study sets baseline and urges routine monitoring
New baseline evidence from Fiji finds microplastic particles in tap, groundwater, rainwater, and bottled water. While levels are below critical thresholds, researchers call it a “window for action” to boost monitoring, treatment, and public awareness, and they highlight social dimensions as women often shoulder water-management duties. The team is also exploring low-cost remedies, including a…
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Fiji Faces Staffing Crunch for Outer-Island Health Posts as Safety and Retention Issues Persist
Staffing Fiji’s remote island health posts is proving tougher than ever, as safety concerns and limited resources push nurses toward other jobs. With vacancies lingering in the most isolated posts, officials are urging smarter retention and stronger community support to keep essential services running.
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Fiji wraps up NCD2 with JICA, stressing sustainable nationwide rollout and stronger community ownership
Fiji wraps up a major non-communicable disease program with lessons on sustainability, frontline workload, and community empowerment. The final seminar highlighted streamlined operations, a two-level monitoring framework, and the push to keep gains alive through local leadership and ongoing investments.
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Fiji’s Obesity Surge: STEPS 2025 Finds Nearly 70% Overweight or Obese
Fiji is grappling with a mounting obesity crisis, with roughly seven in ten adults carrying excess weight. Health leaders warn that without urgent, community-focused action, this trend could drive rising diabetes and heart disease across the country.
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Fiji faces child malnutrition crisis with 63% of under-fives affected, prompting new national nutrition survey
Fiji is grappling with a widening childhood malnutrition crisis, with 63 percent of children under five affected and widespread anaemia. New nationwide surveys are underway to map current trends, while experts call for smarter feeding practices, more diverse diets, and cross-sector action to steer the response.
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Rabuka Unveils Fiji’s National Waste Strategy and Bottle-Deposit Plan to Create Jobs
Fiji is moving from talk to action on waste, tying recycling to jobs and a stronger economy. At the VAKA Forum, leaders unveiled a national waste strategy, stricter litter rules, and a container-deposit plan designed to turn waste into wealth. As policymakers map the path forward, communities and businesses brace for changes that could reshape…
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Fiji Advances Public Health Amendment Bill 2026 to Strengthen Sanitation and Disease Control
Fiji is weighing a sweeping update to its century‑old public health law, promising broader powers for health authorities and tougher penalties to curb disease and environmental health risks. The proposed amendments aim to modernise the framework and strengthen nationwide oversight, signaling a pivotal shift in public health policy.
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Fiji warns HIV caseload could reach 9,000, straining health services and public finances
Fiji could face a sharp rise in HIV that would test the resilience of its health services and finances. The warning underscores the need for a united, prevention-first approach to curb future costs and protect the nation’s wellbeing.