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We are puzzled why some allocations for Saint Giles Hospital was reduced – Dr Vakamocea
We know the issue, and it is time to fix it - FMA

We are puzzled why some allocations for Saint Giles Hospital was reduced – Dr Vakamocea

We know the issue, and it is time to fix it - FMA

By Vijay Narayan
19/11/2024

The Fiji Medical Association says they are very concerned and puzzled on why the budget in certain areas for Saint Giles Hospital was reduced when it is the only psychiatric hospital in the country dealing with people with mental health, and also getting flooded with drugs cases.

While speaking on fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan, Association President, Doctor Alipate Vakamocea says the patients at Saint Giles Hospital are getting younger and many patients are coming high on drugs.

Doctor Vakamocea says we know the issue, and it is time to fix it.

He says we do not have a drug rehabilitation centre which we needed yesterday and a hospital like Saint Giles needs to be supported.

He adds the facility is very run down, and it is like putting a band aid solution on a flood.

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