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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 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

RAIWAQA HEALTH CENTRE SERVICES RELOCATED TO VODAFONE ARENA

PUBLIC ADVISORY # 21 | 07 April 2026.

The Ministry of Health & Medical Services wishes to advise the public that due to the adverse weather conditions currently being experienced, the Raiwaqa Health Centre, which was temporarily operating from the Netball LICI Courts, has now been relocated to the Vodafone Arena.

All health services will continue to operate during normal working hours from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM at this new location.
The public is kindly advised to visit the Vodafone Arena for all health-related services until further notice.

The Ministry sincerely appreciates your understanding and cooperation during this period.

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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