Health Alerts

After 4 deaths and 3,437 confirmed cases in 2018, the dengue outbreak is over – less than 60 new infections are being reported per week, compared to the more than 230 cases reported per week during its peak. However, it is important to remember not to relax safety measures, the Health Ministry continues to advise mosquito bite avoidance measures and removal of the insects’ breeding sites. Read more. The Western Division, taking in the towns and environs of Lautoka and Nadi, is to take part in the Wolbachia mosquito control program. Read more