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TEMPORARY WATER DISRUPTION – CWM HOSPITAL (WEST WING)

PUBLIC ADVISORY # 22| 13 April 2026.

The Ministry of Health and Medical Services advises that CWM Hospital is experiencing a temporary water disruption affecting the West Wing due to a burst and ageing pipe.

Hospital Services teams are carrying out repairs, with mitigation measures in place, including backup water supply to critical areas and bottled water for patients. Essential services continue.

The Ministry is working with PWD and WAF to secure required materials for a permanent fix. We apologies for the inconvenience and thank the public for your understanding.

ENDS

EAST WING LIFT DOWNTIME – CWM HOSPITAL

PUBLIC ADVISORY # 20 | 24 March 2026.

The Ministry of Health & Medical Services wishes to advise the public that the East Wing lift is currently out of service due to a mechanical fault. Technical assessments and repair arrangements are underway with engineering partners. The Ministry wishes to reassure patients and families that all necessary contingency plans have been activated to ensure the continued safety and care of admitted patients, including those in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and upper-floor wards. These measures include temporary service adjustments, safe patient transfer protocols, and strengthened clinical and operational oversight. Critical care services have been re-organised where required, with senior medical and nursing teams closely monitoring patient safety at all times.

CWM Hospital is also working with partner facilities to manage patient flow and maintain continuity of care. Members of the public may experience temporary service disruptions, and we kindly ask for patience and understanding during this period. Our staff remain available to assist patients and families as needee. The Ministry remains committed to resolving this issue as quickly as possible. Patient safety, dignity, and wellbeing remain our highest priority, and we thank the public for their continued support as we work through this challenge together.

TEMPORARY CLOSURE – NUFFIELD HEALTH CENTRE, TAMAVUA.

PUBLIC ADVISORY # 19 | 28 February 2026.

Members of the public are hereby advised that the Outpatient Services at Nuffield Health Centre in Tamavua will be temporarily closed on Saturday 28/02/26 and Sunday 01/03/26 due to electrical work for the entire outpatients building.

Opening hours during these two days will be from 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM at the MCH Clinic.

During this period:

  • Emergency cases are advised to attend to other nearest health facility.
  • Non Urgent outpatients can be seen at the MCH Clinic, Nuffield Health Center
  • Patients attending the MCH Clinic are kindly requested to wait at the designated tent area

The Ministry apologises for any inconvenience caused and appropriate understanding as we carry out these necessary improvements.

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TEMPORARY OPERATING HOURS – NUFFIELD HEALTH CENTRE

PUBLIC ADVISORY # 16 | 18 February 2026.

The Ministry of Health and Medical Services advises that due to ongoing power disruptions, Nuffield Health Centre will operate under temporary hours.

Effective immediately from Tuesday this week until further notice, the facility will open from: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM.

This follows the disconnection of the electricity supply over internal electrical safety concerns. Essential services are currently supported by generator power, but this is unsustainable, and urgent maintenance work is being arranged.

These temporary hours are necessary to ensure the safety of patients and staff.

For urgent inquiries:
Subdivisional Medical Officer Suva, Dr Akesh – 9048932

The Ministry apologizes for any inconvenience caused.

ENDS.

MINISTRY CONFIRMS TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF X-RAY SERVICES AT CWMH OVER THE WEEKEND

PUBLIC ADVISORY # 11 | 09 February 2026.

The Ministry of Health and Medical Services confirms that routine X-ray services at CWM Hospital were temporarily affected over the weekend. Patients presenting during this period continued to be clinically assessed and managed by the treating teams and the hospital implemented interim measures while services were being restored.

The Ministry has commenced a review to establish the circumstances surrounding the interruption and to ensure continuous coverage of essential diagnostic services. We wish to reassure the public that patient safety remains our highest priority and essential services at CWM Hospital continue to operate.

ENDS