A significant investment of US$240 million, backed by the World Bank, aims to revolutionize Fiji’s healthcare sector and has recently entered the early market engagement phase. This initiative, known as the Pacific Healthy Islands Transformation (PHIT) Project, has extended invitations to contractors for participation in an information-sharing conference to discuss the project further.
With current exchange rates, this investment amounts to approximately FJ$540 million, marking it as one of the largest healthcare infrastructure programs ever initiated in Fiji. The project is a collaborative effort between Fiji’s Ministry of Health and Medical Services and the Ministry of Finance, receiving financial support from notable organizations including the World Bank, the Asian Development Bank, the OPEC Fund for International Development, and the Pandemic Fund.
The PHIT Project is focused on modernizing Fiji’s health system through targeted investments. Key components of the project include enhancing healthcare infrastructure, implementing digital health services, strengthening primary healthcare initiatives, training the workforce, and improving regional coordination within the health sector.
To kickstart the early market engagement process, the Ministry has arranged a hybrid conference for qualified contractors to discuss three major work packages. These encompass the design and construction of a state-of-the-art radiotherapy and medical imaging center near the Colonial War Memorial Hospital, upgrades or complete rebuilding of 17 primary healthcare facilities across urban, rural, and maritime areas, as well as the design and construction of a modular patient ward block at CWM Hospital.
This engagement is intended to enlighten the construction market about the project’s scope and approach while providing potential bidders with a clearer understanding of the requirements ahead of formal procurement.
Upon completion, the PHIT Project is expected to greatly enhance Fiji’s healthcare capabilities, improve access to specialized medical services like cancer treatment, and bolster the resilience of health facilities nationwide. This transformative investment aims to foster long-term improvements in public health outcomes, which brings renewed hope and optimism for the future health landscape in Fiji.
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