PRESS RELEASE # 2 | 13 January 2026.
The Ministry of Health confirms a temporary adjustment to service delivery at the Ono-i-Lau Health Centre following an incident that is currently before the court.
The Ministry prioritizes the security of its facilities and the safety of its staff. As a precautionary measure, health personnel will be temporarily relocated from the island this week.
Health service will continue virtually from Labeka Hospital daily, supported by the Divisional Eastern Health Services office. Community care will also be maintained through our three local Community Health Workers in Doi, Nukuni, and Matokana villages.
The Ministry assures the public that these are interim measures while a permanent security and staffing framework is established. We remain committed to restoring full primary health services to Ono-i-Lau as soon as possible, under conditions that guarantee the dignity and safety of our staff and the security of our facilities.
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