The killer in our midst – NCDs make up 84 per cent of Fiji’s mortality rate annually Siteri Sauvakacolo Picture: https://pibindia.wordpress.com/ Fijians need to adapt to changes brought about by COVID- 19, they need to take ownership of their health and need to protect loved ones who have non-communicable diseases, says Health Ministry Head of Wellness Dr Devina Nand. She said Fiji had a high burden of NCDs that made up 84 per cent of Fiji’s mortality rate annually, thus the need to ensure people with NCDs received well-balanced and healthy meals. Former Lautoka Hospital specialist surgeon Dr Jone Hawea said NCDs claimed the most lives in Fiji but did not receive any mention in the COVID-19 discussion.