PRESS RELEASE # 5 | 20 January 2026.
Members of the public in the Korovisilou area are being advised that the Korovisilou Health Centre has been temporarily closed after flash floods inundated the facility and adjacent staff quarters yesterday.
To ensure safety and allow for thorough cleaning and decontamination, the facility will remain closed until Tuesday, February 3, 2026. This two-week closure follows an on-site assessment and is a standard precaution based on past flooding experiences in the area.
Alternate Service Arrangements
During this period, health services for the Korovisilou Medical Area have been redirected as follows:
- All emergencies, antenatal/postnatal care, and birthing needs should proceed to Navua Hospital.
- Villagers from Korovisilou, Nakorovou, Yarawa, Navulivatu, and Serua Island should visit Galoa Nursing Station.
- Villagers from Vunaniu, Navutulevu, Naboutini, and Nabukelevu should visit Korolevu Health Centre.
- The Serua/Namosi health team will also conduct mobile “health on wheels” clinics for immunizations and general outpatient services. A public schedule will be announced once logistics are finalized.
The National Fire Authority and the Serua Provincial Administrator’s office are on-site assisting with the cleanup.
ENDS.
