Screening processes for persons living with disabilities has started yesterday and will go on for a period of 2 weeks beginning in Labasa then Suva and concluding in the Western Division.
Minister for Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation Mereseini Vuniwaqa says the main aim of this screening is to take stock of the types of disabilities we have and for specialists to assess those who may be able to be helped through corrective surgery and to give them that option.
Meanwhile the Director of the Sahyadri Specialty Pacific Hospital Limited in Fiji Manu Munibhargav says they are looking forward to assisting those that seek their medical help and in due course change their lives
63-year-old Nand Kumar from Labasa was very thankful for this initiative by Government to assist those living with disabilities to overcome the challenges they may be faced with.
A total of 100 people are expected to be screened in the Northern Division today.
