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With a total of 85 dengue confirmed cases being reported for January so far, the Health Ministry continues to remind the public to take necessary precaution to keep their surroundings free of any dengue mosquito breeding receptacles.

What can you do:

Cut: grass in your compound regularly

Clean: blocked drains and roof gutters

Empty: all open cans and bottles, pot plants & vases

Cover: stored water

Keep: Unused tyres dry

Empty: Water from all containers under the house and around the house at all times

Take action now!

The Colour Explosion 2016 took place on the 30^th of January in Lautoka. This event promotes physical activity and healthy living.

Kadavu: NCDs remains a concern

Hon Minister for Health in conversation with staff at Kavala Health Center

The Hon. Minister for Health & Medical Services Mr Jone Usmate visited Kadavu last week to visit health staff, inspect health facilities and meet with villages.

During the weeklong visit, it was highlighted that the number of NCD cases remains a concern that despite having access to an abundance of healthy foods and vegetables.

About 98 hypertension and up to 288 cases of diabetes were recorded. Apart from this around 15 confirmed RHD cases were reported.

Mr Usamate during one of the Talanoa Sessions said, “Our forefather’s diet was mainly fresh fruits and vegetables, unfortunately now we are drifting away from that to consume more processed food”.

“Eating healthy and moving more (being active) should be incorporated into our lifestyle. If we do not choose to make healthy changes in our lifestyle we will have to deal with NCDs”.