2026 Awareness Events LFF West Group’s POP (“Put On Purple”) & Walk Awareness 06/05/2026 by Kali Turagaiviu Read more »
2026 Awareness Testimonials A Lupus Warrior’s Partner Joins the Fight! 06/05/2026 / 06/05/2026 by Kali Turagaiviu (Left to Right) Anareta and Frederrick with LFF Executive Director Una Tuitubou and LFF Deputy Chair Maria Waloki Read more »
Awareness LFF Features in Local Daily 27/04/2026 by Kali Turagaiviu To build on this article, it’s important to highlight that Rani Hassan, who is also a Warrior and represents all our Lupus Warriors on the LFF Board – has also launched dedicated counseling programs, caregiver appreciation day through Purple Rose Day (May 15th), and essential Care Packs for our newly diagnosed Warriors. These sessions are […] Read more »
2026 Awareness UNDERSTAND LUPUS! 14/04/2026 / 24/04/2026 by Kali Turagaiviu The Great Mimicker – Although it has been around since the 13th century, in Fiji, Lupus is not that well known amongst the medical fraternity and the general public. The degree of difficulty in correctly diagnosing Lupus is increased, because it mimics the signs and symptoms of other diseases. Lack of Awareness – Lupus is […] Read more »
2025 Awareness LFF Awareness at Nanukuloa District in Ra 12/01/2026 / 20/01/2026 by Kali Turagaiviu On 27 November 2025, the Lupus Foundation conducted a one-day workshop for the Nanukuloa District, which comprises 11 villages and communities. Despite the heavy rain and flooding, five of the eleven Community Health Workers were able to attend. We are deeply grateful to RN Josefina and RN Shayaal for their valuable support throughout the day. […] Read more »
2025 Awareness Partnerships LFF Mourns the Passing of the Permanent Secretary for Health – DR. JEMESA TUDRAVU 30/12/2025 / 31/12/2025 by Kali Turagaiviu The Lupus Foundation of Fiji is mourning the loss of the Permanent Secretary for Health – Dr. Jemesa Tudravu. With the election of a new government in December 2022, the late Dr. Tudravu was appointed as Permanent Secretary for Health in mid 2023, succeeding the retiring Dr. James Fong. The Lupus Foundation of Fiji will […] Read more »
2025 Awareness LUPUS SHINES AT THE 2025 FIJI MEDIA (FAME) AWARDS 18/12/2025 / 24/12/2025 by Kali Turagaiviu #FijiTimesNews The Fiji Times’ Samantha Rina won the All Media – Best Coverage of a Major News Event. She was recognised for her impactful work on the 20-page Lupus insert released in May 2025, which shed light on the realities of a widely misunderstood and often misdiagnosed illness. #FijiNews#Fiji Samantha Rina with her award Huge […] Read more »
2025 Awareness LFF Community LFF Meets with Head of Wellness on the Way Forward for LFF and MoH 04/11/2025 / 24/12/2025 by Kali Turagaiviu On October 30th 2024, the Lupus Foundation of Fiji, represented by the Executive Director – Ms. Una Tuitubou, her Deputy – Mr. Kaliova Turagaiviu, the Deputy Chair – Ms. Maria Waloki and Warrior Representative and Board Member – Mrs. Rani Hassan – met with the Head of Wellness at the Ministry of Health HQ – […] Read more »
2025 Awareness Events A Long Time Coming … Launch of the Coalition of CSO’s & NGO’s on Wellness 31/10/2025 / 24/12/2025 by Kali Turagaiviu | Leave a Comment The 29th of October 2025 will be a day etched in the history of Fiji’s Health Care System! Today, a group of Civil Society Organizations (CSO’s) and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO’s) who advocate for our nation’s health and well-being, came together with the biggest stakeholder in the Health Sector – the Fiji Government by way of […] Read more »
2025 Awareness Events “2025 WORLD SUICIDE PREVENTION DAY” 28/10/2025 / 24/12/2025 by Kali Turagaiviu | Leave a Comment The Lupus Foundation of Fiji was represented by our Deputy Chair & West Rep Mrs Maria Waloki and her granddaughter Faith Cavubati during the World Suicide Prevention Day event. This day is a reminder that mental health matters. For many living with Lupus and other chronic illnesses, the challenges can feel overwhelming — but with […] Read more »
