1. 24-year-old Sydney nurse dies on honeymoon in Fiji.
Two newlyweds enjoying the heat and the relaxation and the title of "Mr & Mrs" were on their honeymoon in Fiji when 24-year-old Kelly Clarke started complaining of stomach pains on Wednesday.
Two days later and the Sydney nurse was dead - a death her husband Chase describes as a "horrible situation" which should not have happened.
"She told me she was going to die," Chase told Seven News on Sunday, AAP reports. "I told her I loved her."
Kelly was initially thought to have typhoid, however her family has since revealed she died of severe bilateral pneumonia.
"This horrible situation shouldn't have happened," Chase said.
Now, Kelly's body is being returned to Australia and the Department of Foreign Affairs is providing consular assistance to her family.
Tributes are flowing on social media for the young woman. "We are so shocked," brother Murray Shaw wrote, explaining Kelly had gone into cardiac arrest five times within an hour, ABC reports.
"You beautiful girl and amazing sister, you will be deeply missed."
A GoFundMe page has been launched to support the family. Click here to donate.
2. New vaccine to eradicate cervical cancer to be given in Australian schools.
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Utterly saddened by the loss of Kelly. I spend about 6 months of each year in the Fiji Islands and unfortunately, medical facilities are completely third world. The Doctors, Pharmacists, Nurses, Dentists etc. have similar training to those in Australia and in my experience are quite knowledgeable however they are severely, severely limited by resources. Hospital funding is really inadequate and there’s no Medicare type levy like we have here. There is a private hospital but it is not in the tourist area. Many experienced doctors leave the country for better pay and better working conditions. My husband contacted pneumonia while over there but he was adequately treated and on verification here in Australia, the doctors were happy with the treatment he received.
If travelling to Fiji, have Insurance and ensure you have an action plan and medication for preexisting conditions. There are Facebook groups regarding holidaying in Fiji that you can access where you can ask questions about decent GP’s, Pharmacies etc and identify their location from your hotel before you leave. Get your vaccinations, take sanitiser, drink bottled water and wash your hands regularly.