The Korean International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) in collaboration with the Ministry of Health will be opening the new National Rehabilitation Centre as part of their ongoing partnership with Fiji's health sector to address Fiji’s health needs.
Minister for Health Dr Ratu Atonio Lalabalavu expressed the Ministry’s appreciation for KOICA's significant contributions to Fiji’s health infrastructure and capacity development programs.
Dr Lalabalavu also expressed his appreciation for KOICA’s commitment of over $22 million towards the construction of the new National Rehabilitation Center.
In a statement, the Ministry of Health says with Korea’s general support, they eagerly await the completion of the new Rehabilitation Center based on the approved design and drawings.
They say the new centre will offer health education, support group therapy, counselling, and occupational therapy services.
They add it will serve as a formal training centre for counselling, occupational therapy, and mental health/health education.
Meanwhile, other KOICA projects progressing around the country include the SHAPE project, a collaboration with WHO to strengthen health adaption to climate change in Fiji, with a commitment of over $14 million, the renovation of the Labasa Hospital Emergency Department, with an estimated cost of over $3 million and the Education Capacity Building for the College of Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences (CMNHS) at the Fiji National University with a total cost of over $21 million.
