MoH urges better care for bedridden elderly

2026-03-29 - 22:31

The Ministry of Health is calling on Fijians in maritime and rural areas to strengthen home-based care for bedridden elderly people, especially those with diabetes. This follows the Ministry’s visit to Lakeba, Lau, where they stressed that poor management can lead to serious complications. Lakeba Subdivisional Hospital staff highlighted risks such as pressure sores, infections,