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MINISTRY CLARIFIES STANCE ON AMBULANCE RETRIEVALS

PUBLIC ADVISORY # 24| 14 April 2026.

The Ministry wishes to advise members of the public that ambulance services at CWMH and other healthcare facilities around the country, is for transfer of patients and accompanying healthcare workers between healthcare facilities.

Ambulance retrieval from homes or other premises is coordinated by the National Fire Authority (NFA) who will then refer the cases to St John Ambulance should the need arise. When both avenues are being exhausted, the other option for members of the public, is to engage licensed private ambulance providers such as, Bula Ambulance, Zens Medical Ambulance, Nakasi Medical Center Ambulance. This has been the practice through the years and the Ministry continues to adhere to it. The Ministry also recommends hotel and resort managements to have an agreement with licensed private ambulance providers and to have in place in-house medical services cover for their patrons.

  • For Ambulance Services with:
  • National Fire Authority, please call 910
  • St. John Ambulance, please call 1545
  • Bula Ambulance (comes at a cost) please call 5850 for home or residential patient retrievals.

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.

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REINTRODUCTION OF MEDICAL REPORT FEES

PUBLIC ADVISORY # 15 | 18 February 2026.

The Ministry of Health advises that the temporary COVID-19 measure waiving fees for medical reports will cease.

Effective 1st January 2026, fees will apply as follows:

· Overseas Treatment: $112.50

· Employment: $56.25

For inquiries, contact your nearest Divisional Health Office.

LABASA HOSPITAL UNDERGOES RENOVATION

PUBLIC ADVISORY # 13 | 12 February 2026.

Members of the public in the Northern Division are advised that the Labasa Hospital is currently undergoing renovation works. As a result, some health care services will be temporarily relocated.

Please note the following changes to services location, effective from today, and is expected to remain in place for the next five (5) months.

Relocation of Services:

  1. The Labor Ward has been temporarily relocated to the Diabetic Hub.
  2. The Diabetic Hub services have been relocated to HITH Hub (Old Outpatient Department)
  3. The HITH Hub has been relocated to the Chapel at the Post Basic Unit
  4. Gynecology/Female Surgical Ward services will be accommodated in the DLI Ward should there be a spill over.

The Ministry apologizes for any inconvenience caused and appreciates the public’s patience and cooperation during this period.

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