The Ministry of Health and Medical Services is advising members of the public that if anyone has concerns in regards to the length of waiting time at any particular health centre, or any other aspect of the centre’s services, they should see a senior staff or manager responsible for the facility.
They can also contact the Ministry of Health and Medical Services if the issue cannot be resolved at the given point in time.
The Ministry of Health is also advising the general public on the opening hours at the health facilities across Fiji.
Currently all major divisional hospitals in Suva Lutoka and Labasa operate with a 24 hour emergency service in addition to other services.
Hospitals that provide inpatient services operate 24 hours per day, seven days per week. It will also generally see outpatients from 8.30am to 4.00pm and have staff available to respond to emergencies after working hours.
The urban health centres within the Suva‑Nausori corridor also operate a single eight‑hour shift from 8am to 4pm on weekends.
All health facilities which provide primary health care services are also available to cater for emergency cases between 1pm and 2pm.
Busy urban primary health care facilities general outpatient services are fully operational during lunch hours as nurse practitioners or medical officers are there to provide services during that period.
The ministry is also currently looking at plans to establish a 24 hour service at the Valelevu Health Centre and expand the emergency room, increasing the number of health personnel and improve spacing for patients and staff.
