Koro's Blog – November 2009 Archive (2)

A TEACHER charged with indecently assaulting students has been warned to stay away from the school for his own safety.



In court, Ranjishwar Prasad, the principal of Rabi High School, denied charges of indecently annoying and assaulting eight students.



Police prosecutor Sergeant Khalid Hassan told the court Mr Prasad's life could be in jeopardy if he returned to the island school.



Mr Hassan said the situation was tense on Rabi island and there were fears of… Continue

BANABANS living on Rabi Island in the North have some of the highest tuberculosis rates in the world.



Tamavua Hospital TB consultant Dr William Kaitani said in contrast to the small island population, the number of TB patients was high.



The Health Ministry embarked on a TB control program and awareness last year after recognising the infectious lung disease was endemic on the island.



"Of course the need for awareness is paramount," Dr Kaitani said. "We screened… Continue