Suva- Fijians deserve access to the best possible medical treatment and equipment we can afford to provide.
These were the remarks of Prime Minister Josaia Voreqe Bainimarama during the official handover of 22 digital x-ray machines worth $4.3million at the Makoi Health Centre today.
“The single greatest advantage of these new machines is the rate at which they operate. We’re cutting a 20 minute traditional x-ray process down to about 5 seconds. When you’re awaiting treatment that could save your life or spare you a great deal of pain, every second matters” he stated.
Prime Minister Bainimarama also added that the digital x-ray process is not only faster, it also delivers better care. The images it captures can be quickly and securely shared across the national healthcare network which he states is critical for the diagnosis of certain conditions.
“It creates an accurate digital record that informs better treatment, anywhere in Fiji that treatment is sought”, he stated.
The Head of Government also highlighted that these portable digital x-ray machines will be distributed to health facilities across Fiji including some of the most remote rural and maritime pockets of the country.

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