With its rugged coastline, palm-lined coral beaches, and lagoons, Fiji is an ideal destination for those seeking a tropical climate. But beyond the utopian landscape is a multicultural society burdened with a health crisis. If you enjoyed the video, kindly hit that 👍 button and subscribe. Thanks 🙏

I live in Fiji, I blame excessive kava consumption as well late night kava cessions, diet is a big problem too much starchy and oily foods

@IvainTures

Ай бұрын

Oh I see. I didn’t realize Kava was so sweet. Thanks for the feedback. Fiji 🇫🇯 to the world!

Ivan before you visit a country try and do a research about that country.I hope you have contributed some of your wealth to that family for giving their time and enabling you to create your content and get your money every month through your channel.

@IvainTures

Ай бұрын

Thanks so much for watching!

The diet of both native fijians and indo-fijians have very high sugar content - both added sugar as well as natural sugar/starch in the form of root crop staples, adding sugar to tea, rice, flour, sweets, oily food which are taken on a daily basis, with very little daily physical activity and alot of sitting down around grog bowls. All these add up

@IvainTures

Ай бұрын

Thanks for the info! It’s very sad!

For me, a fiji native, fiji is paradise; better than most african countries. Most people complaining would, nevertheless, pay $200 to see ranbir kapoor if he comes to perform in fiji.

@Jazz-fg2dm

20 күн бұрын

I don't even know whether you're truly a native Fijian. Most of you are just Indian immigrants like in this video.

That is so sad. As indigenous Fijian, someone has to stand up to help this situation. To my seventh day adventist religion in Fiji. This is what we should do to help our people like this.

@user-ni3ib6ip2e

Ай бұрын

Yes please. I'm a Seventh Day Adventist in PNG and I believe Church must visit them.

@EddieTomasi

Ай бұрын

Bula my family. Yes. I don't know what our church is doing today in fiji. I can see the spirit of God really works in ur home land. I cry 😢 😭. It shows me how you guys work together as one. It's really breaks my heart to see church members walking mountains to mountains and carrying the baby on their bk and the food . It's so emotional 😢 😭. It's the history on this planet earth, I guess. I believe that history will be written in heaven and it will be written in the bible. God bless 🙌 my family's in Papua.

Not Just Fiji but most of the Islands in the South pacific have the same problems.. American Samoa eat lots of canned and processed foods that is ship there and is supported by the U.S. Government

@IvainTures

Ай бұрын

😮 i didn’t know that! Thanks crazy!

@lizvemoli

Ай бұрын

Yes same ,Vanuatu my country

The wages in Fiji are very low, and the food prices are too high. There are many multimillion-dollar hotels, but the staff are paid very little. This is why people are moving overseas for better opportunities. Last week, Fiji Water staff went on strike due to these issues. I hope that our country will improve one day. I appreciate the positivity and passion the bed ridden guy has for his country. Yes, diabetes is very high in Fiji because of our diet. We consume too much oily food and carbs, and we drink alot of raw sugar. In every household, a normal breakfast is tea and bread with four tablespoons of sugar in one cup of tea thats normal. We need to change our diet and need a dramatic change for every household. Thanks for your video, much Love , now you gotta try some kava. 😂😂😂

@IvainTures

Ай бұрын

Thanks so much for watching! Wow I had no idea about the tea and sugar daily. It sounds like a lot. I still think people in the US consume a lot more than that. The % seems too high. Thanks for the heads up about the wages as well. I’m not ready for Kava yet 😂

@dannykoyamaibole1647

Ай бұрын

I guess you was one of general manager in one of the 5 star resort. How come you didn't set the standard of staff wages in that resort.

@IvainTures

Ай бұрын

@@dannykoyamaibole1647 you mad bro ?

I am amazed at the spirit of this family to stay strong despite all the challenges. ❤️🇵🇬.

@IvainTures

Ай бұрын

Very true!

Ivain, , the medical facilities in many Pacific nations eg. Fiji , Tonga, Western Samoa do have their limitations. There is huge issues with heart disease and kidney diseases and transplants can not be done in some countries. This why there is so much amputation done there. Some patients are transferred to Australia and New Zealand in some cases. This another reason why work visas that lead to Residency are sort after by Pacific Islanders. Some also have treatment for cancer and head injuries in Australia and NZ. There are charities from both countries that do work over there and send Doctor's over to assess health issues. Some procedures can be done in the Islands with the medical charities. Cataracts and other eye surgery is in demand too .

@IvainTures

Ай бұрын

Thanks so much for watching and explaining that. It is a very sad. I always appreciate your feedback.

@jenniferharrison8915

Ай бұрын

Yes, they have support from Australia and New Zealand, but we foreigners cannot interfere in their culture! The previous government there was not welcoming! Indians are the second culture of Fiji! Rehab is the most important, he doesn't look to be totally incapacitated, his back is not properly supported there! Surely there is free retraining for all of them! 🤨

I hope you gave that family some money for asking them such personal questions.. this seemed like a stressful interview for them…

@IvainTures

Ай бұрын

Thanks a lot for watching! Many things happen off camera. They are fine and yes they were taking care of.

Interesting video, Ivain. The first thing that comes to my mind when I hear Fiji is a beautiful tropical country that's known for one of the best exotic vacation destinations, but I never knew this side of the country existed. That family is really going through a hard time. It's really sad to hear their story. I could only imagine how many other cases like this exist throughout the country. I hope they'll get much needed help after people watch this video. I have heard about the high cases of diabetes in Fiji. I hear that poor diet is one of the major causes. Thank you for sharing this video. Great content. I enjoyed watching 👍👍👍.

@IvainTures

Ай бұрын

Thanks a lot for the feedback. Yes as you stated, diet is a huge part of it. I just feel like we eat worse in the United States. Still, we have a lower percentage of diabetes diagnosis. It’s a little bit tough. Thanks for watching !

@jenniferharrison8915

Ай бұрын

I have been to Fiji! The fruit, vegetables and seafood is readily available and fresh!

@TonyTaylor-my1cu

Ай бұрын

Well said, Mike. According to the International Diabetes Federation approximately 33% of Fijians are diabetic and Fiji have the world's highest mortality rate from this chronic disease. They're organizations that are working to improve diabetes care and awareness in the country. They're educating Fiji communities on risk factors, and advocate for healthier lifestyles. Monitoring health and blood sugar levels with regular check ups. Let's all hope for the best against this disease 🙏.

@meleui63

Ай бұрын

In every country, they have their good & bad sides.🥰

U r great journalist with very interesting topics and nice people

@IvainTures

Ай бұрын

Thanks so much for watching!

@laiseniamanuqila4519

Ай бұрын

u must be joking...

@alishakhan5646

Ай бұрын

Hello Ivian.. I have another family in Nadi, 29 years old son had a contract to work in island , he had big incident while working on his job . Families contacted the owner of the company for medical was no reply. After 8 years this kid was in wheelchair he passed away last April 2024. Please contact me so I can provide more information

Too much noodles, canned food and other junk foods now we have primary school, secondary school and even adults eating raw noodles every day in their homes and even in the bus i see children and teenagers eating Maggie noodles and mixing it with noodle spices and i see people frying with lots and lots of salad oil and salt also drinking yaqona or kava with dried noodles with spices as chaser, this is why we have diabetes in Fiji and other factors concerning foods

@IvainTures

20 күн бұрын

Very interesting! Thanks for explaining that. I also appreciate you watching! I hope things will continue to get better. ❤️‍🩹

Good video it is not easy to ask the hard question. Much Respect!

@IvainTures

Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching bro!

Keep up the good work Ivain 😊

@IvainTures

Ай бұрын

Thank you, I will! Thanks for watching!

That taxi driver Is a conman be verry carefull 😂😂 always like to complain and talk about others Lol tgats the truth

@IvainTures

Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

The trick is to be happy with what you have and be grateful..... please nobody complain about social welfare because non of us deserve free money....just be grateful with what you have.....always remember their is always someone in are much situation than you are, so just be grateful and stop complaining about every little thing.....life is hard get are helmet and push through

@IvainTures

Ай бұрын

Thanks so much for watching!

@BigGuyPrime

22 күн бұрын

Need to learn from other countries like Australia it's not about free money , it's about corruption off government

Diabetes in fiji, the problem is, diabetes doesn't run in the family, there is no one runs in the family. In Fiji we can survive with no money by farming so no one needs to complain. Only complain for our own wrong decision making. Fiji will still be a paradise for us as a True Fijian, so lastly when lifes gives you lemon, just mix it and make juice. Peace be with you.❤

love the content .. God Bless Bro

I am a Fijian and I admire how this family survived for this long despite the daily struggles they face each day. It proves that we Fijians are resilient people and will not be discouraged by any challenges that come our way for the sake of surviving and enjoying the freedom and company of loved ones. Most people in Fiji despite the hardships they face, are happy because of the environment they are in. I plead with the government of the day to reach out and provide intervention programs in promoting Health and well-being and training in our diverse communities. God Bless my beautiful Fiji🇫🇯🇫🇯❤️😇

The crutch of this issue: The injured person, was this injury reported to the Ministry of Employments Workers Comp. Either accept Workers Comp decision on the Award of the percentage of the Incapacity or Take it thru Civil Court for higher monetary Award in reference to the percentage of incapacity. On the difficulty to gain employment, first and foremost they are unqualified in any trade hence hard to gain employment. To get employment with well pay, with no qualification they can get employed as unskilled labour..... Sad but the ball is in their court to survive.....

@IvainTures

Ай бұрын

Thanks for the feedback. I appreciate you watching!

Who is this, where does he come from?? They have a very nice home compared to some places in Africa.

So sad to see the real Fiji. I hope for the best for these beautiful family.

Where About In Fiji This Video Was Taken...??

After all that interview, did he help them in some form..

Despite the challenges we faced everyday we still love our country.❤️It might sound stupid to you Ivain but remember this is Fiji not India or Africa where poverty is on another level. 😬It’s true what this family said “We’ve got everything we need here in our country, we’ve got lands, we plant our own food & we look after each other.❤️

@IvainTures

Ай бұрын

It doesn’t sound stupid at all. It was actually a compliment when I said that. Thanks a lot for watching!

@akhalif579

Ай бұрын

Elainture. I curious those trying to criticize you in a manner of shut up, certainly not seems Fijians! Great work sir.

Brother Ivan, your travels and indigenous local issues are impactful; you should be doing this more. by every country you travel to. This would boost your channel. Showing both parts of having fun as a tourist and also locals and their daily problems

@IvainTures

Ай бұрын

Thanks a lot for watching and the feedback. It’s truly appreciated!

Isa this is my old primary school nadi christian😢

Bro I don’t really know what you really want other people outside of Fiji to know. It’s like you trying to draw a bad picture of Fiji. I’ve met a lot of KZreadrs that have travelled to Fiji and they love the experiences,you just said to the guy”Even though you have faced these challengers you still love this country?” What a joke Mann🤣🤣🤣🤣his response to you was a banger. Remember you are in Fiji Soil be kind and Be Respectful.

@IvainTures

23 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Whatever happened to him nobody did to him except himself

Fiji is not the best but like some other countries it is way safer and simpler,"even on a sunny day there is shade".The everyday problems faced in this country in is bearable and basic but still you know, majority of the world have it way worse.Whats the worst that could happen to you in Fiji as a tourist over priced services, products and overconfident yoke reviews I guess that only happens in Fiji.Surprisingly, they have a welfare program I heard and free healthcare also insurance not bad and seems like their cultures and religions get along remarkably well that's a first considering all countries are the same like Fiji... speaking of cultures what about the others that make up Fiji?.. Who are they?...I heard they have natives can you interview them since your there to see the Fijians and not just Indians...The natives kind i look African in the market places and the vibes feel similar.

@IvainTures

Ай бұрын

Thank you for your feedback. Your comment is also appreciated. My very first video in Fiji has different group of people. Also, there’s more coming. Thanks so much for watching!

BIENG A FIJIAN ...AND WATCHING THIS VEDIOS..PIERCES MY HEART..BUT ITS A LITERALL TRUTH ..THAT SOME UNFORTUNATE PEOPLE DO SUFFER IN EXTREME SITUATIONS IN FIJI .THE GOVERNMENT IS NEGLIGENT.

What you have in ur country doesn't apply in our Pacific islands. Try n fix ur country mishaps first.

@IvainTures

Ай бұрын

Not at all. I will Keep traveling and making documentaries all around the world. Im a KZreadr it’s not my job to fix countries. Thanks for watching!

Luck they survive and talking now. Fiji🇫🇯🇫🇯🇫🇯 the world should be.

I am wondering if it too much CAVA that they drink ???

@IvainTures

Ай бұрын

Could be. Many suspect it! Thanks for watching

@jjsparksshow4772

Ай бұрын

@@IvainTures 🙌 🙌 king

🙏♥

Vinaka Ama, I'm very unconscious 😅

For some context there is a massive brain drain of skilled and technical workers. Health care professsionals is no exception. Everything should be understood into context. Fiji just came out of 16 years of great challenges leaving many critical services not really taken care of the way it was done in past. Your video didn't seem to take that into account for some reason.

Good video king ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ big respect 🙏 👏

@IvainTures

Ай бұрын

Thanks so much for watching!

Thanks for the video. May I ask where you were with this family? Nadi? Suva?

@IvainTures

Ай бұрын

Nadi. Thanks so much for watching!

Change your diet. No sugary or starchy foods such as Drinks, Snacks, not too many fruits, bread, noodles, rice, butter, oil, margarine, and fried foods. For a healthy diet: Eat leafy green vegetables, quality red meats, lamb, goat, turkey, and baked foods. Do not eat pork, fatty or spicy foods. Many Blessings!

@IvainTures

6 күн бұрын

Very true! It’s a solid advice for everyone. Thanks so much for watching

Too much complain Be thankful for wot you have .At least your situation in not worse than it is You seem to have a good house. Only complaining about money.Just be thankful Fiji is one of the best countries ❤

The world is not what is incorrectly portrayed by many world powers.

Very sad that all of the family are affected due to the brothers accident, also I suppose they feel obliged to help him also because he built the house too. Working would help their financial situation if 3 were allowed to work more and maybe a carer could be employed if more income was flowing in for them.

@IvainTures

Ай бұрын

Is very true. It’s very sad indeed thanks so much for watching!

My friend, all countries have their challenges, you seem to forget the issues your own country faces, whether it be USA or your country of origin. We Fiji Islanders do the best we can, and we aren't a first world country. All families in Fiji have their own challenges, we do the best we can to survive, some make it out at the end. It is also about individual choices and if the individuals dont want to come out of their current situation, then that is their personal choices!

@IvainTures

Ай бұрын

Thank you for your comment. Reading it indicated to me that you are not familiar with my channel, my content or the idea behind my videos. The one thing we agree on is that every country has problems. If you actually spend the time looking at my videos, you will realize that I have addressed in great lengths, several issues in the US (where I live). I have videos in the USA on various topics including: the homeless crisis, marital issues, child custody, healthcare issues, security issues, immigration, and much more. I’m not sure why you have an issue with me bringing awareness to the health crisis in Fiji. This is what I choose to do as a KZreadr if you don’t like it it’s okay. Attacking me doesn’t do anything because I’ll just film more of this kind of content. I’m very interested and focused on issues in the countries where I travel. I’m not here to film the beach and make commercials. This what my version of a documentary. If somehow it bothers you, ask yourself why but your comment is misguided and quite ridiculous. I’m allowed to make an observation about issues in the world. Not you or anyone will restrict me to only my home country or where I live. I’m a world traveler and much more to come. Thanks for watching !

@Samizouza

Ай бұрын

​@@IvainTures Exactly what I was thinking, and I haven't even seen videos of your other travels but still get the general idea of your experience.

Diabetes is a major problem in Fiji because of lifestyle and attitude towards personal health. Medical services is free. If you dont have diabetes you will because of the diet for both native Fijians and Indo-Fijians..if you have diabetes already you will get amputated because of attitude.

@IvainTures

Ай бұрын

That’s very sad. Thanks for watching!

@bgee5098

Ай бұрын

Diabetes is a major problem in all the South Pacific islands mainly because of their diet.. Lots of canned foods, corn beef and fish. Etc

Most of people aren't really interested in working or doing anything to help families especially young only drinking kava and laziness but they have plenty of land to work on it

Please stop badgering the family in that way...a seasoned traveller like you should know that in many poorer countries things just doesnt work out like in the west...try to understand that.

@IvainTures

Ай бұрын

Nobody is badgering. I’m simply asking questions so people know and understand. The video isn’t made for what I understand or not. In fact, it is for the general public. An interview is to clarify and explain not to badger. Thanks watching!

@lizvemoli

Ай бұрын

Wow ! Shame on you ! Go back and watch the video again and ask yourself did that man needs help or no ?didn’t you see it ? What are you trying to say here ? Get your nagative and go somewhere else

@bgee5098

Ай бұрын

He said no one is talking about it, that's not true, this has been covered, especially on the U.S. West Coast. Since we have large P.I. population

@brownpride7585

Ай бұрын

Ivain I think you need to work on your interviewing skills. You come across that way but you need to listen clearly and understand before asking the next question as they repeated themselves numerous times. Be more sympathetic and more respectful. You may mean well, but you come across as arrogant and ignorant. As you asked the mother what she had to say, she told you continuously to talk with her son as you could clearly see she was uncomfortable but you continued to have the camera in her face. Also you made the brother seem like he was just sitting around doing nothing, he also was and has been helping out all these years. The mother cannot carry him around let alone lift and move him when needed, that is what the brother was helping with. Just use common sense at times, because you can hear their story without having the camera up their faces. Videos aren't always about the content captured visibly but about the story that is being told and the meaning behind it. Just some advise as a viewer because this what we see. Bless that family and your travels. ❤

@LisaFaith-oe4ql

Ай бұрын

What is the purpose of yr travel to Fiji may I ask? Are you going to give any practical help to these humble families you've interviewd or are you trying to promote Africa?

Fiji is fine ...what is your problem I hope you have given a great amount to that family your are interviewing or is it for your personal reasos

@IvainTures

14 күн бұрын

It sounds like you are the one with a problem.

The Fiji water is hella expensive. I wonder in who’s pocket this money goes but surely not the locals

Fiji 0ne

I am sad wat this guyz after some moni makers have to find out nicely we cant point day of government you have land plant dont tell story for collecting moni

In your face that is fiji not where you come from.Here we help each other compared to where you come from

@IvainTures

21 күн бұрын

Thanks so much for watching! That’s amazing news! Cheers!

Ivan what u can do to help them???if no stop wasting there time? they need help.

@IvainTures

Ай бұрын

I’m a youtuber and I’ll keep filming. You can help too kindly. Thanks for watching!

I think too much starch and oil cava cava drinking taro and kasara

Jesus is the answer.

I wonder if that drink that they drink for alcohol 🍸 one never know

That family need a donation from people from around the world 😢

@IvainTures

Ай бұрын

I agree! Thanks a lot for watching!

@user-nt7uq7eg3e

Ай бұрын

There's ways for that family to get help here in Fiji, And you bro why don't you go to your country and do something better there

This is the first time I came across this guy's video. For sure it is sad but I would be happy if you rephrase your title to something encouraging than demolishing. It's not a crisis and I guess not Fiji alone faces problems like this. May I ask, where you from? Have you done anything to help the people where you came from rather than picking on someone else's backyard for your dirty popularity. Fiji is always a nice country but like every other country they have their own disabilities. Next time fix yourself up first before others. Thank you

@IvainTures

Ай бұрын

Thanks so much for watching! I’m from the world. I won’t change my title. I didn’t ask for a consultant but I appreciate the free unsolicited advise. Much more to come!

@user-cx7mp8pe8h

Ай бұрын

Diabetes is a crisis. In New Zealand hospitals are full of people of Pacific Island descent with this disease. Culture and diet and low income are part of the problem. It is well known that the hospitals in the smaller nations can do only so much medical intervention. Dialysis is not always easy to obtain in the smaller outer Islands of these nations due to distance and lack of medical facilities. Same with advanced maternity care.

@IvainTures

Ай бұрын

@@user-cx7mp8pe8h thanks for pointing this out. Some people are just mad for no reason. I appreciate your valuable inputs.

Where are you now?Are you still in Fiji?If your still in Fiji,send me your location.

O ka qo mai vei

Right everyone, every country has its own problems....why do you have to compare Fiji to USA? I bet your country in Africa is better off than anyone of us here. Top 10 poor countries in the world are all African countries. I'm from PNG and we have our own problems too man.....but I hate people who goes around around talking about other people's problem which aren't theirs....and what can you do to help? I think you're a UN agent.....

@IvainTures

17 күн бұрын

Thanks for sharing your emotions and your displeasure with my videos but know that they will not control what I post on my channel. If you don’t like what I film, simply go watch something else. I’ll continue to travel and document issues around the world. Thanks for watching !

Hahahahahaha vesumona vinaka kalas baito

@IvainTures

Ай бұрын

Merci d avoir vu la vidéo.

@Gonenivitty

Ай бұрын

Osooo o ira tale

😂😂 India in fiji are the con man

@EddieTomasi

Ай бұрын

Sorry, I think that you went to far. Have some respect. I'm indigenous, but not all of them a conman but most of indigenous to a conman.

Health crisis?? get your facts right..

@IvainTures

Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching. Yes health CRISIS!. Maybe you are okay with all the amputations and Fiji having 33% of its population affected but I’m not.

There is a crisis in your own country Cameroon that no one talks about, not even you.

@IvainTures

Ай бұрын

I’m sure. Every country has a crisis. However, I was visiting Fiji and addressing what’s in front of me. What’s your point?

But let me ask how’s Africa??wtf

@IZZZYRADI

Ай бұрын

😃😃😃😃 vaka me mai vaka cacani keda ga na gone dravudravu qo

@josefabiu509

Ай бұрын

@@IZZZYRADIkokoya ga ya me kai kina,luveni kania a wawa I tamamu 😂😂😂

@IvainTures

Ай бұрын

Africa is a continent not a country. Maybe be a little bit specific and I could answer your question. And you are free to travel there and do a documentary too.

Everyone seems to have a health problem here. And you standing while throwing personal questions is not helping.

@IvainTures

Ай бұрын

I know !!! How dare is a youtuber asking questions ? That’s odd you know ? Also, making a documentary and observing an issue that affects people is not helping at all. It’s best to keep it quiet. 🤫 i agree! Ignorance is best!!! Thanks for your feedback !

@seveciralulu3404

Ай бұрын

He thinks his country is better and start pointing fingers. Bro where exactly your from? And where do you study KZreadr🤬

Nah hotels hire people with experience as well not only certificate or degree as you guys mention stop the bullshit maybe try and aproach the hotel if your brother is a chef. That taxi guy lools like a big conman too

U need to work on the type if questions u ask & watch that tone of yours 😒 you're so passive aggressive

@IvainTures

Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! Ivaintures will stay authentic !

You better go and interview the people in your country. I think fiji is better then where you come from. Try and solve the problems in your country first before coming to fiji.

@IvainTures

Ай бұрын

I’m planning to run for president. Then I’ll fix all the problems in my country. For now I’m a youtuber. So thanks for the view and the comment. I’m saving this money for my presidential campaign. Since you so good at advice you will be my advisor. Thanks 🙏🏽

Maybe too much jibbies...

The govt don't tell you to drink lot of sugar

@EddieTomasi

Ай бұрын

😂😂😂😂😂😂. Absolutely.

@Gonenivitty

Ай бұрын

😂