Press Release

Tuesday 14^th November, 2023

PUBLIC NOTICE

Urgent – Nausori Health Centre Update

Members of the public are herein advised that all General Outpatient Department (GOPD) services at the Nausori Health Centre have now been temporarily suspended. All patients seeking outpatient care are requested to go to Wainibokasi Hospital which is open for 24 hours every day, or to Nakasi Health Centre which will open until 8pm in the evenings.

Emergency Cases and Maternity Cases only will continue to be seen at the Nausori Health Centre Maternity Unit foyer.

Other health facilities that are open at this time in the Nausori and Nasinu areas:

1. Makoi Health Centre – open until 10pm daily.
2. Valelevu Health Centre – open for 24hrs daily.

For medical emergencies, members of the public in the Nausori and Nasinu areas are encouraged to go to their nearest health facility for immediate medical care.

The Ministry of Health and Medical Services apologizes for the inconvenience caused and our health team on site will be happy to assist you.

ENDS

For more information, please contact: Dr Sailosi Soqo on 9340707.

PUBLIC NOTICE

Samabula Health Centre Undergoes Refurbishment

Members of the public are herein advised that from Friday 10^th to Sunday 12^th November, the Samabula Health Centre will be undergoing minor refurbishment.

Therefore, the amended opening hours will be as follows;
Friday 8am – 4pm
Saturday 8am – 4pm
Sunday 8am – 4pm

This is due to the painting of the outside of the Health Centre.

The Pharmacy will also be closed as advised by the Medical Officer-in-Charge, as they will be painting the outside clinic where patients used to line up for the collections of their medications.

The Ministry of Health & Medical Services regrets any inconvenience caused.

~ENDS~

For more information please contact: Mrs Jowalesi Tuiloma – Taukei on mobile number – 9906430 / 9262610

31^st October, 2023

PUBLIC NOTICE

Samabula Health Centre Undergoes Refurbishment

Members of the public are herein advised that from Saturday 4^th November to Sunday 5^thNovember, the Samabula Health Centre will be undergoing minor refurbishment.

Therefore, the amended opening hours will be as follows;
Friday 8am – 4pm
Saturday 8am – 4pm
Sunday 8am – 4pm

This is due to the painting of the outside of the Health Centre.

The Ministry of Health & Medical Services regrets any inconvenience caused. 

ENDS

For more information please contact: Mrs Jowalesi Tuiloma – Taukei on mobile number –  9906430 / 9262610

PUBLIC NOTICE

Members of the public are herein advised that the Nausori Health Centre will be undergoing renovations from 7am tomorrow (Thursday 19^th October, 2023).

NAUSORI HEALTH CENTER MAP FOR DIRECTIONS TO FACILITY

To accommodate this much needed infrastructure works, temporary Field Hospital Tents have been erected in the Parking Area to provide health care for anyone seeking health services at the hospital.

Health services that will shift to the Field Hospital Tents, and will be provided from 7am to 8pm are:

• Emergency Services
• General Outpatient Services
• Case Reviews
• Dressings and Foot Care

After 8pm, only Emergency Cases will be a priority.

X-Rays services and Scan services has shifted from its current site and will be conducted at the School Health Building beside the Pharmacy department.

Laboratory Services has shifted to Wainibokasi Hospital.

Health Services that will not shift and will continue to be provided from their current site include;

• Maternal & Child Health Services
• Special Outpatient Services
• Family Planning Services
• Physiotherapy Services

The above services will be accessed through the Wainibokasi Street (Nausori Town Council) side gates.

Access to the Field Hospital Tent will be through the Nausori Old Market Car Park as there will be no parking in Nausori Health Centre and its vicinity.

The Nausori Maternity Unit, Dental Unit, Pharmacy, Administrative & Counselling Services will operate as normal.

Members of the public are advised that the renovation will progress for the next three (3) months and the Ministry will ensure that there is minimal disruptions to the provision of health care services from the hospital.

The Ministry of Health & Medical Services apologizes for the inconvenience caused and our health team on site will be happy to assist you to get to the service that you which to attend.

For more information please contact: Sub-Divisional Medical Officer (SDMO) Rewa Dr Charlie Rasue on 8915 525.