Category: Health

On Boralani, we are used to thinking of death as something that arrives. A storm. An illness. An accident at sea. Something that happens to a person. But sometimes death is chosen. An elder known to some of us —… Read more Assisted Suicide: When a Life Is Chosen to End

In response to growing need among Boralani’s most vulnerable residents, the Boralani Mission for Community Wellbeing has announced plans to open a free dental care service this spring. The program — developed in partnership with local health advocates and community… Read more Boralani Mission to Launch Free Oral Health Service

World Leprosy Day is observed on the last Sunday of January, every year. In 2026, the World Leprosy Day was on 25 January. This international day is an opportunity to celebrate people who have experienced leprosy, raise awareness of the… Read more World Leprosy Day 2026

In parts of the Pacific today, kava isn’t just a ceremonial drink — it has become a significant element of social life and economic activity. In places like Fiji, concerns are rising that the traditional balance between culture, production, and… Read more Does Boralani Have a “Kava Problem” Like Fiji?

On many Pacific islands, diabetes has shifted from a clinical footnote to a public health crisis. Boralani is no exception. Rates of type 2 diabetes here are among the highest in the region — a complex mix of genetics, lifestyle… Read more How Boralani Fights Diabetes

The hospital in Boralani’s capital, Lanu Vai, has installed a new digital X-ray machine, marking a significant upgrade to the island’s diagnostic capacity. The equipment arrived through Vai Bay earlier this month and has now been installed in a renovated… Read more Lanu Vai Hospital Receives New X-Ray Equipment