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Assistant Minister visits Navua hospital

Assistant Minister visits Navua hospital

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The Assistant Minister for Health and Medical Services visited the Navua Hospital last week to meet the staff of the hospital as well as get the first hand knowledge on the service delivery.

The newly built hospital has been under public attention and numerous issues were raised which have since been addressed .

SDMO Navua Dr Sailosi also briefed Mrs Bhatnagar on the need to relook at the drainage and suggested improvements to the kitchen.

Madam Bhatnagar assured that the Ministry will certainly look into the matter and take the necessary action.

“The Ministry will definitely look into this and appropriate action will be taken to address the issue”, added Mrs Bhatnagar.

Meanwhile Mrs Bhatnagar also welcomed the decision of the hospital to have a new Board of Visitors which will be appointed early next year.

Athlete Profile- Hector Smith

 

September is physical activity and mental health month so we thought of touching base with some of our returning athletes from the recent Pacific Games in Papua New Guinea to get their thoughts on physical activity and mental health.

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Our next athlete is Hector Smith who represented Fiji and won Gold as part of the men’s hockey team.

What are the first images that come to mind when you see ‘physical activity’ and ‘mental health’?

I imagine running and seeing a person talk to themselves.

Okay, what about the first words?

Sports and stress.

Along with your brother who we profiled last week (Adrian Smith) you’re a gold medallist from the Pacific Games so clearly physical activity is very important to you. What about growing up as a kid, before playing at international levels and even now, outside competition?

Very important – My dad was a great influence in making sure everyone was healthy.  

So what do you notice most about yourself when you’re not physically active or you’re feeling ‘down’?

Besides feeling lazy, I get sick, frustrated and angry easily.

What about bouncing back to reach your goals?

I try to talk to friends and get things off my chest to keep a positive mind.

You have 2 boys and a girl, how do you promote physical activity at home with your family?

I try and keep it simple like cutting down on screen time, doing stuff outside and going for walks with family.

Finally, what message would you give Fijians about physical activity and mental health?

Be active as a family together! Everyone should do something!

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