As dry weather conditions continue to affect parts of the country, the Ministry of Health is strengthening plans to ensure a continuous water supply to health facilities across Fiji, particularly in rural areas.
Minister for Health and Medical Services, Dr Ratu Atonio Lalabalavu says the Ministry places great importance on having plans in place to maintain water supplies at health facilities in both major towns and rural areas.
Responding to questions from fijivillage News, Lalabalavu says this is part of the Ministry's Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) programme.
He says many health facilities already have backup water storage systems in place to ensure services can continue when the regular water supply is disrupted.
