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Sexual & Reproductive Health Education at the Fijian Women’s Rights Movement Forum On Saturday the 16th of May, the reproductive health team from VSHC were invited to attend the Emerging Leaders Forum (ELF) to provide education on sexual and reproductive health and Pap smear screening. The Emerging Leaders Forum (ELF) is a component of the Young Women in Leadership Project of the Fiji Women’s Rights Movement (FWRM). The idea behind this project is to support and encourage young women to develop their own voices – in their schools, youth groups,… Read more >>

Three Trainee Interns (TI's) completed 3 weeks training at VSHC on May 15th. At the completion of their training they each gave a presentation, which can be viewed below. OTTAWA-CHARTER IN ACTION presentation NCD presentation VSHC presentation The final year training doctors (MBBS - Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery- Fiji National University) Akesa, Adi Lagi and Rehasaf of Ba Mission Hospital at the end of their 3 weeks attachment. On the far right is Dr Finau Dansey ( TI Supervisor). Read more >>

Three Trainee Interns recently gave presentations at VSHC on the topics of Teen Pregnancy, Sexually Transmitted Infections and Cervical Cancer. Download the Teen Pregnancy Report. Download the Sexually Transmitted Infections Report. Download the Cervical Cancer Report.   Read more >>

This Project aims to assist Young Mothers through the Promotion of Healthy Settings.  It was launched on 27th February 2015. The Aim of the Organisation for the Young Mothers project is: “To work with the community in achieving wellness, which incorporates physical, social, mental and spiritual health, by empowering the community through education, advocacy and leadership”. Beneficiaries for the Project: Direct Beneficiaries: Teenage mothers / single mothers. Indirect Beneficiaries: The families and community of Viseisei and Lomolomo Villages. From left to right: DHS Sr. Leslie Boyd, Chief Guest DMO West… Read more >>

The RH project finished on December 31st, 2014. This milestone was recognised on March 17th, 2015 at an event held at VSHC. The occasion was marked with the launch of a book on RH for the young entitled "Understanding your own Reproductive Health". At the same time the Project Report " Empowerment of Rural Women and Girls in Reproductive Health", along with a press release and a brochure with a summary of outputs of the Project were presented. It was also a delayed International Women's Day celebration with the theme… Read more >>

VSHC INVITED TO ATTEND AND PRESENT AT PEN WORKSHOP IN THE WEST. PEN is a Package of Essential NCD risk reduction strategy. This is a WHO tool for use in low resource settings to classify NCD patient's risk of developing complications. So high risk patients get more visits, time and effort. Venue: Western Health Conference Room Date: 17th – 18th December 2014 This workshop gave VSHC an opportunity to share its experience in piloting the PEN tool for the MOH and WHO. The experience at VSHC has demonstrated that the… Read more >>

DATE: 26TH NOVEMBER 2014 VENUE: WATERFRONT HOTEL The Chairman of the Ba Provincial Council invited VSHC to make a presentation to the Bose ni Momo. This invitation was a result of a consultative meeting held between VSHC and the Chairman and his advisors a month earlier in Viseisei.  The meeting was to seek the Ba Provincial Council’s assistance in facilitating health initiatives within the Itaukei community.   In the absence of the Council of Chiefs, individual provinces have convened their own Chiefs meeting. For the Ba Province, it is known as… Read more >>

The VSHC staff had the privilege of working with Associate Professor Gillian Heller from the Macquarie University in New South Wales, Australia. Professor Heller visited Viseisei for 10 days. Her time here was spent in carrying out a training workshop in data management and statistical analysis. She taught the team and analysed the research data on, knowledge and practice of, and, attitudes and barriers to, cervical cancer screening tests, contraceptive use (family planning) and safe sex among rural women in the province of Ba, Fiji. Professor Heller conducted some lecture… Read more >>

Former Vice President of Fiji visits VSHC. - Ratu Joni Madraiwiwi The centre was privileged to host the RokoTui Bau, former Vice President of Fiji, Lord Tagatatoga of the Kingdom of Tonga and currently the Chief Justice of Nauru. Ratu Joni Madraiwiwi is the son of Ratu Dr. Joni Antonio Rabici Doviverata who is the younger brother of Ratu Sir Lala Sukuna. His mother is Adi Losalini Raravuya Uluiviti from Natauloa in Nairai. His visit is historic to the centre since the last family member of his to set foot… Read more >>

On September 5th, 2014 we finally returned to Viseisei. Four years ago at this time of the year we were living in the cottage and making steady progress with the construction of the Health Centre. At that time we were just putting the finishing touches to the roof which was a very satisfying milestone. Our last visit to Fiji was in July 2011 so we had been anticipating this return trip for some time and were eager to see old friends and meet the staff who are running the daily… Read more >>