Bula Vinaka. Since yesterday, we have been investigating the potential for further exposure of COVID-19 in the Fiji CDC. Our medical and laboratory staff have not registered positive test results at this time; however, we are in the process of deep cleaning and decontaminating the centre in line with advice received from the reference laboratory…Read More

Bula Vinaka. Last night, one of our COVID-positive patients, a woman from the recent Makoi cluster, was entered into intensive care after her condition began rapidly deteriorating. I’m sad to report that, despite the best efforts of her attending physicians, she has passed away. We informed this woman’s family of her passing and offered them…Read More

A Fiji National University (FNU) collaborative research project shows that a minimal government investment in reducing salt intake could prevent 234 heart attacks and 72 strokes, resulting in 131 Fijian lives saved, and saving the government nearly $2million (FJD) each year. The study – ‘The Potential Impact of Salt Reduction in Fiji’ – was carried…Read More

Dear Students, Following the announcement of tighter curfew measures for Viti Levu, we would like to reassure all students that the University will support you through these challenging times. Your welfare remains our core focus. FNU and FNUSA are working together closely to ensure that all students can complete their studies, and that no student…Read More

Dear Staff, Following the announcement of a curfew in Suva and Nausori from 11pm on Friday 14 May to 4am on Wednesday 19 May, FNU would like to draw the attention of staff to the following points: Working from home – Although working from home brings its own challenges, all staff are reminded that they…Read More