Navosa – As part of Government’s plan to provide best health care possible in the rural areas, Prime Minister Josaia Voreqe Bainimarama today officially opened the new Navosa Sub-Divisional Hospital.
Prime Minister Bainimarama, in his remarks stated “By expanding this hospital into a Sub-Divisional Hospital, we can perform surgeries in a modern operating theatre, with proper post-operative care and inpatient services. That means patients who need constant medical attention will have a bed in a sanitary and well-staffed hospital with doctors and nurses on site.”
“As I said, we know that this hospital will not be able to treat some of the most serious, acute or complicated cases. But the people of this area can be assured that if they need to be treated quickly at a larger hospital, they can be transported by helicopter from the medevac heliport that was built into the design. The new hospital is expected to serve 26 villages, 58 settlements, 11 kindergartens, 13 primary and 2 secondary schools. The people from Bukuya Medical area and upper Naqalimare Nursing district can also choose to be served at the new hospital.
“One of the most important objectives of my government has been to eliminate the gap that has existed for so long between the living standards of our rural and urban communities. We have worked hard to create greater opportunities for rural residents in education, and to provide greater access to clean water and reliable power, and also to ensure that not one Fijian will ever suffer because they cannot get the medical care they need when they need it. That day has passed,” the Head of Government stated.
“I am proud to be here with you today, and I wish the people of Navosa good health and happiness. And now, it is my honor to dedicate this new Navosa Sub-regional Hospital to you, the people of Navosa, and to all the people of Fiji.”
Meanwhile, the Head of Government also highlighted Fiji’s success in containing the outbreak of the Coronovirus – making it more than 300 days since the last case of the virus outside of a border quarantine facility in Fiji.
“Despite the doubts some held, Fiji rose to the challenge of this global pandemic and stopped it from wreaking havoc on our people. But we are safe, and we have our healthcare workers and healthcare system to thank for that incredible achievement. As we strive to secure our place in the global economic recovery from this pandemic and immunize our people from this plague; the wellbeing of every Fijian will continue to sit at the heart of every decision we make.”
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