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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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HEALTHCARE SERVICES AT RAIWAQA HEALTH CENTRE TO BE RELOCATED

PUBLIC ADVISORY # 18 | 28 February 2026.

The Ministry of Health and Medical Services will be relocating healthcare services provided at the Raiwaqa Health Centre to the LICI Courts situated beside the Vodafone Arena from Monday 2nd March, 2026.

This is to allow the Ministry to carry out much needed renovation works at the Raiwaqa Health Centre for the next six (6) months. Therefore, members of the public who access healthcare services from Raiwaqa Health Centre are urged to take heed of this advisory.

The Ministry also apologizes for any inconvenience these changes may cause and hopes the public will understand that these renovation works is being done to improve the delivery of healthcare services in Raiwaqa.

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MINISTRY URGES GENERAL PUBLIC TO TAKE PRECAUTION AGAINST LEPTOSPIROSIS

PUBLIC ADVISORY # 17 | 22 February 2026.

The Ministry of Health and Medical Services is urging the general public to take immediate precautionary measures following a recent death and admissions with suspected severe leptospirosis last week.

This is after the Ministry admitted three (3) teenagers in healthcare facilities around Suva, suspected of having leptospirosis. One of the three teenagers died upon being admitted at the Colonial War Memorial Hospital on Friday and the Ministry sends its condolences to the family.
All three cases have a history of swimming at Colo-i-Suva early this month.
Meanwhile, the Central Health Services Divisional Outbreak Response Team are carrying out their public health interventions and investigations.

The Ministry stresses that although current leptospirosis case reports may be low, it is still a deadly disease and therefore the need for public awareness and prevention measures.
The recent death highlights the ongoing risk, especially after periods of heavy rain and with these weather conditions more cases are to be expected. Leptospirosis is preventable and treatable if detected early. The Ministry urges everyone to take precautions seriously and seek medical care immediately if unwell.

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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