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UPDATE ON SERVICE DISRUPTIONS AT THE COLONIAL WAR MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (CWMH)

PUBLIC ADVISORY # 12 | 09 February 2026.

The Ministry of Health & Medical Services met today with key stakeholders to review the recent infrastructure incident affecting several service areas at the Colonial War Memorial Hospital (CWMH). A detailed site visit followed the discussion.

Service Restoration:
The reopening of the affected areas will proceed once the Ministry receives the full engineering and contractor plan.

Surgical Services Update:
Scheduled surgeries are continuing in all four operating theatres, supported by an additional operating room now in use at the Maternity Unit. Other cases are being managed by the CWMH teams through operating rooms at private hospitals in Suva. Although the recovery area was the main section affected, a designated room has been made available and is currently being used for post-operative care.

Special Outpatient and Diagnostic Services:

  • SOPD continued normal operations today.
  • Outpatient blood collection has been temporarily relocated to the main Laboratory.
  • Echo Services remain closed, with patients rebooked as the equipment undergoes technical evaluation.


Preventative measures:
Work is underway to identify suitable long-term measures that will improve the facility’s resilience and prevent similar disruptions in the future. Strengthened communication and coordination between all teams will support effective risk management moving forward.

The Ministry will provide updates as restoration progresses.

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

DELAY IN SERVICES TO BE EXPECTED AT CWMH

PUBLIC ADVISORY # 9 | 08 February 2026.

The Ministry of Health & Medical Services advises members of the public that delays in healthcare services are expected at the Colonial War Memorial Hospital (CWMH) effective today.

The following areas and services are affected:

  • Special Outpatients Department (SOPD) Dressing Room;
  • Blood Testing Services (Phlebotomy Room);
  • Echo Services at the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory;
  • Operating Theatre and Support areas;
  • Medical Bay Waiting Area;

The disruption is due to water overflowing into the ceiling following the recent heavy downpour.

Contractors and the CWMH maintenance team are currently assessing the situation and carrying out repair and cleaning works in the affected areas.

The Ministry apologises for any inconvenience caused and aims to restore normal services as soon as possible.

ENDS

MINISTRY CLARIFIES STANCE ON OVERTIME PAYMENTS

PUBLIC ADVISORY # 8 | 31 January 2026.

The Ministry of Health and Medical Services has noted the circulation on social media of an internal circular from CWM Hospital relating to overtime payments for medical staff.

The Ministry wishes to clarify that a senior management meeting was held on Tuesday, 27 January 2026, to address concerns on over-expenditure of overtime recorded during the past six (6) months. The discussion focused on improving oversight, coordination, and budgetary control.

It was agreed that overtime approvals would be centralised through the Office of the Permanent Secretary for Health and Medical Services, with Cost Centre Heads responsible for submitting requests under established procedures.

This approach is intended to strengthen financial governance, ensure accountability for public funds, and support sustainable management of the Ministry’s allocated budget.

ENDS

RESTRUCTURING OF SKIN CLINIC SERVICES AT TWOMEY HOSPITAL

PUBLIC ADVISORY NOTICE # 6 | 21 January 2026.

Effective from 1st February 2026, outpatient clinics will now only be held on Wednesdays and Fridays.

Updated Weekly Schedule:

  • MONDAY – Outreach Services & Dermatology Procedure Days
  • TUESDAY – Special Outpatient Clinics
  • WEDNESDAY – Walk-in Outpatient Clinics
  • THURSDAY – Grand Ward Rounds / Dermatology Procedures and Chart Reviews
  • FRIDAY – Walk-in Outpatient Clinics

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation during this adjustment in service delivery.

Date of Notice: 11/10/2025
Issued by: MANAGEMENT, Tamavua Twomey Hospital