Doctors Urged to Spot Hidden Signs of Abuse

Doctors urged to spot hidden signs of abuse

Frontline health workers are being urged to spot gender-based violence beyond physical injuries, as emotional, psychological and sexual abuse often go unnoticed. Speaking at the Fiji Medical Association Central Mini Conference in Suva, Dr Lice Vaniqi said missed medical appointments, recurring sexually transmitted infections, emotional distress and controlling behaviour from partners during consultations may all […]

Shocking cases that have dominated the news and reached the hands of justice, with perpetrators-abusers and weak victims, such as that of the two young children in Larissa, never cease to shock society every time they see the light of day. Doctors, teachers and other professionals play a role in revealing dozens of disgusting cases of abuse - in Larissa, the two little brothers, 5 and 6 years old, arrived at the hospital with cigarette marks on …