During the last community transmission in 2020 there was a national lockdown and services were focused on Covid-19 measures. Many NCD programs and services were neglected. This resulted in many adverse effects in our patients with Chronic Diseases. There was a rise in severe foot problems, poor blood glucose control due to patients running out […]...
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The Alliance for Healthy Living is a coalition formed by Diabetes Fiji, Consumer Council of Fiji and the National Food and Nutrition Centre (the “Core Group”) in partnership with various civil society groups and members of the public. The Core Group is made up medical and dental practitioners, researchers, consumer advocates, nutritionists etc who have come together to advocate for […]...
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Objectives & approach According to tthe WHO the mean body mass index in Fiji for males is close to 27 kg/m2 and above 29 kg/m2 for females. Non-communicable diseases are estimated to account for 77 % of all deaths in Fiji and in 2008 a total of 65 % of the total population was estimated […]
Read MoreIn a bid to encourage early treatment of diabetic foot problems, Diabetes Fiji is planning to diversify its clinics in the Central and Western Division. Project Manager Viliame Qio says their priority areas include the greater Suva and Nausori corridor as well as the Nadi to Lautoka areas. Qio adds there have been a lot […]
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