Obesity crisis a national threat as women hardest hit: Dr Lalabalavu

2026-03-19 - 01:32

Minister for Health Dr Ratu Atonio Lalabalavu has issued a strong warning that obesity and diabetes are among Fiji’s most urgent health threats, with women disproportionately affected. Speaking at the combined World Obesity Day and International Women’s Day event in Suva, Dr Lalabalavu says non-communicable diseases now account for more than 74 percent of deaths