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SI Lautoka –   Heart Screening for young rural students.

SI Lautoka organized a heart screening with Shree Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Children's Hospital at Vasist Muni Memorial School to detect cardiac issues early. 

In Fiji, rheumatic heart disease (RHD) remains a leading cause of preventable death among children. Many cases go undetected until advanced stages because routine cardiac screening is not available in primary schools. Vasist Muni Memorial School had no on-site heart screening program, leaving students with undiagnosed murmurs or RHD at risk of serious complications, SI Lautoka hosted  this outreach program in Tavua because in rural areas people are finding so many difficulties to go to Suva .

They screened 150 students in Years 5–8 for cardiac abnormalities using portable echocardiography and blood pressure measurement, recording ECG findings, blood pressure readings, and referral notes for each child with the aim of identifying at least 5% with previously unknown abnormalities. Shree Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Children’s Hospital, provided volunteer cardiologists and nurses, and with written consent from the school principal and parents. Using the school hall as a temporary screening station, each screening took 10–15 minutes per child. 

The project was successful: 

They screened 120 children (68 girls, 52 boys), ) who had previously undiagnosed abnormal findings – 5 with cardiac murmurs requiring monitoring, 2 with borderline RHD changes on ECG, and 1 with a suspected mitral valve abnormality. All 8 were successfully referred and attended follow-up appointments, and a parent information session after the screening reached over 90 parents, improving knowledge of sore throat treatment and prophylaxis for RHD

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SI New Zealand June 2026 Newsletter

Read the progress that this National project has made and how they are changing the lives of women in New Zealand.

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SI Adelaide Volume 4 Newsletter December 2025

In this edition, SI Adelaide showcases a year rich with advocacy, compassion, and community impact. From supporting asylum seekers and refugees to empowering young parents, assisting women transitioning from prison, and responding quickly to urgent community needs, the club’s commitment to action shines through every page. You’ll also find inspiring program highlights, member achievements, collaborative fundraisers, and upcoming events that continue strengthening connections across the region. Packed with purpose, heart, and hope, this newsletter beautifully reflects how SI Adelaide is creating meaningful change for women, girls, and the wider community.

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SI New Zealand September 2025 Newsletter

In this edition, the club shines a spotlight on their recent initiatives — from raising awareness about ovarian cancer to advancing National Projects that create meaningful change. You’ll also find highlights of inspiring club activities across the country, celebrating achievements and sharing what’s next on the horizon. Full of passion, purpose, and progress, this newsletter captures how Soroptimists in New Zealand continue empowering women and girls.

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SISEAP Membership

Soroptimist International is a global movement of women, with members belonging to more than 3,000 clubs in 126 countries/territories, spread over 5 Federations