Public health crisis | 10,969 cases, eight deaths recorded

Public health crisis | 10,969 cases, eight deaths recorded

Dengue fever remains a persistent and serious threat in Fiji with a staggering 10,969 cases recorded nationwide from January 1 to June 15. Health Minister Dr Ratu Atonio Lalabalavu said 4960 cases were in the Western Division, 2868 in the Central, 2867 in the Northern, and 274 in the Eastern Division. Hospital admissions reached 2334, with eight fatalities primarily in the West and North. Dr Lalabalavu underscored the urgent, coordinated respons…