Water supply restored at CWM Hospital – WAF

Visitors to CWM advised to bring along their supply of drinking water - MOH

By Vijay Narayan , Mosese Raqio , Rashika Kumar

Friday 13/12/2024

Water supply has been restored at the CWM Hospital.

fijivillage News has been alerted that supply is inconsistent at the hospital every week, and this is affecting the patients like surgeries have had to be delayed and hygiene is another major area of concern.

We have been told that services were disrupted due to turbidity issues being faced by the Water Authority of Fiji at their treatment plants.

Patients were handed bottled water by staff yesterday.

While responding to questions by fijivillage News yesterday, WAF said water trucks were refilling the tanks at the hospital.

After we highlighted the issue regarding water cuts yesterday, the Ministry of Health issued a press statement saying that the CWM Hospital is currently facing a shortage of water supply that is affecting some areas of the hospital.

They advise members of the public visiting the hospital for appointments or visitation to bring along their supply of drinking water for the duration of their stay.

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