Health Ministry prioritizes the improvement of their 220 health facilities and focus on better delivery for all Fijians

Health Ministry prioritizes the improvement of their 220 health facilities and focus on better delivery for all Fijians

By Marika Rasekaseka
Sunday 16/04/2023
[Image: Ministry of Health]

As the government has already set the wheels in motion by amending the retirement age from 55 to 60 years of age, the Ministry will prioritize the improvement of their 220 health facilities and the associated infrastructure to improve the environment in which health care is delivered to our people.

Minister for Health and Medical Services, Dr Ratu Atonio Lalabalavu made this comment while opening the 64th Fiji Nursing Association Annual General Meeting in Lami.

Lalabalavu says by improving and maintaining the facilities, they also can improve the working environment for their valued medical staff who are sent to these facilities to live, work and serve the people of Fiji.

He says during his 50 days as Minister, he managed to visit more than 50 medical facilities and discovered that except for a few health care facilities that are in good shape, the majority are in a poor state with damaged infrastructure, an insufficient program for maintenance and upkeep and with poor water, hygiene and sanitation facilities.

He adds they will place greater emphasis on providing these facilities with better access to water, sanitation and hygiene, power, and internet connectivity wherever possible, in a sustainable and environmentally friendly manner.

The Minister says issues will be discussed during the AGM, but the Fiji Nursing Association needs to work together to look for solutions and approach those issues in an inclusive and consultative manner.

FEATURE NEWS
We have observed a decline in the number of superbugs at CWM - MOH
The Ministry of Health has today said that they have observed a decline in the number of antibiotic-resistant organisms or superbugs being isolated at...
15 hours ago
LATEST NEWS
U.S Secretary of Defence traditionally welcomed upon his arrival in Nadi
The United States Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III was accorded a traditional ceremony to welcome him upon his arrival in Nadi for a 2-day ...
13 minutes ago

Grace Road found to be breaching employment and health and safety laws
Grace Road Company throughout Viti Levu has been found to be breaching the Employment Relations Act 2007 and the Health and Safety at Work Act 1996 ...
12 hours ago

USP Celebrates Global No.1 Rankings for Tourism and Hospitality Programmes
The University of the South Pacific (USP) has achieved global recognition for its excellence in Tourism and Hospitality Education, earning the No. 1 ...
13 hours ago

Open-heart surgeries for Fiji and the region
Great news for the people of Fiji and the greater South Pacific Region as the regions largest and highest rated super-specialty private hospital ...
13 hours ago

Australia launches bill to ban social media for children under 16
The Australian Government has tabled a bill in parliament that aims to ban social media for children under 16 and proposed fines of up to $73.3 ...
14 hours ago



fijivillage Straight Talk with Vijay Narayan
Latest Videos

Stay tuned for the latest news on our radio stations

CFL radio frequencies
yb
IN DEPTH
Doctor Alipate Vakamocea on fijivillage Straight Talk with Vijay Narayan
Fiji Medical Association President, Doctor Alipate Vakamocea will appear on fijivillage Straight Talk with Vijay Narayan The show will focus on ...
8 days ago

Mangal and Akauola on fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan
Adult Teen Challenge Fiji Executive Director, Hemraj Mangal and Director, Matai Akauola appear on fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan The ...
8 days ago

Sporting federations demand answers from FASANOC
National sporting federations who are part of Fiji Association of Sport and National Olympic Committee or FASANOC, are still calling for answers and ...
15 days ago

TOP