MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND MEDICAL SERVICES ADDRESSES DIARRHEA OUTBREAK IN BALEVUTO, BA 12 September 2023 The Ministry of Health and Medical Services wishes to inform the public that investigations into the increase of cases of diarrhoeal disease reported in the Balevuto Medical Area remain ongoing. From August 20th to 11 September 2023, 72 cases of…
COVID-19 Update Friday 28th April Transmission Update: Since the last update on 13/04/23, we have recorded 3 new cases. Of the 3 new cases recorded, 2 cases were recorded in the Central Division; 1 case in the Western Division with nil cases in the Northern and Eastern Division. The national 7-day rolling average of cases…
NATIONWIDE COVID-19 VACCINATION CAMPAIGN Monday, 20th March 2023 The Ministry of Health and Medical Services wishes to advise the public that the COVID-19 vaccination program is ongoing nationwide. Members of the public are encouraged to stay updated with their COVID-19 vaccination, and in particular, their booster doses. COVID-19 continues to be a major health risk…
COVID-19 Update Thursday 16th March Transmission Update: Since the last update on 09/03/23, we have recorded 6 new cases that were recorded in the Western Division; with nil cases in the Central Division, Northern Division, and Eastern Division. The weekly incidence rate graph by division indicates a continually declining trend. The national 7-day rolling…
The three days Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) training commenced this morning for Bua Medical Sub-division at the Naulumatua House in Nabouwalu. It will involve 3 different groups of sub-divisional staff. This training is envisioned to further strengthen the IPC practice and compliance at the sub-divisional level. This will in turn improve clinical governance in…