Our Projects
Guiding Young Lives Towards Healthy Futures
29.8.2025
Diabetes Fiji recently joined hands with the Sai Prema Foundation to focus on improving the lives of young people living with Type 1 diabetes. Recognizing the unique challenges faced by children and adolescents managing this condition, the partnership aims to provide targeted support, education, and resources to help them lead healthier and more independent lives. During the program, the educational session was conducted by Ms. Inger Wang from Australia, who is based at Sai Prema Foundation. Ms. Wang provided valuable guidance on blood sugar monitoring, nutrition, physical activity, and emotional well-being, equipping young participants and their families with practical knowledge
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Faith in Action: Methodist Church & Diabetes Fiji Health Screening Initiative
22.8.2025
The Methodist Church of Fiji holds its Annual Conference once a year, extending over the course of a week. For the 2024 event, Diabetes Fiji was invited to participate as part of the program. In the lead-up to the main conference, two days were dedicated to the Pastors’ Meeting, which brought together church leaders from across Fiji and Rotuma. On the 21st and 22nd of August, our team conducted free health screenings and awareness sessions at the Centenary Church in Suva. The program offered a wide range of vital services, including screenings for Body Mass Index (BMI), blood pressure, and
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From Awareness to Action: Diabetes Fiji in Vatukarasa
12.8.2025
Diabetes remains a significant public health concern in Fiji, affecting people of all ages and placing an increasing burden on the healthcare system. In response to this challenge, Diabetes Fiji Inc. organized a community outreach program at Vatukarasa Village, within the Tikina of Taivugalei, on the 11th and 12th of August 2025. The program aimed to strengthen community-based diabetes management by training Village Health Workers in the proper use of glucometers, while also raising awareness on the importance of physical activity, nutrition, and overall healthy living. Although the training was primarily designed for the three newly elected VHWs from Vatukarasa,
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Championing Workplace Wellness: Kontiki Finance
06.2.2025
Thank You, Kontiki Finance We extend our heartfelt thanks to Kontiki Finance for their proactive approach in fostering a healthy workplace environment. By choosing to invest in the health of their team, they are setting a powerful example for other corporations to follow. The health screenings conducted were aimed at providing employees with important insights into their well-being, enabling early detection of potential health issues, and fostering a culture of wellness. A Call to Action for Other Corporates As we celebrate this milestone, we invite other organizations to join the movement towards healthier workplaces. The benefits of a healthy workforce
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25.2.2022
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 of medications and not attending clinics. There was also a lack of awareness regarding proper foot care at home. Accessibility to medications, healthy foods, physical activity modalities was limited. There was an increase in anxiety and stress leading to mental health issues and complications of
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