A significant turnout is anticipated for the upcoming clean-up campaign at the Colonial War Memorial Hospital (CWMH) this Saturday, with registration numbers on the rise. Esther Williams, chairperson of the CWM Hospital Board of Visitors (BOV), emphasized that the clean-up aims to foster a cleaner and safer environment for the hospital while heightening community awareness regarding the facility’s impact on local families.
According to the BOV, this initiative is part of a broader effort to address several pressing issues at CWMH, encouraging collaboration with hospital staff for maintaining a clean workspace and improving healthcare services. “Healthcare is a shared responsibility,” stated the board, highlighting the crucial involvement of the entire community in supporting the hospital, which has historically been the birthplace for many residents of Suva.
Participants are invited to focus on outdoor areas and non-patient zones, contributing to gardening, general tidiness, drain cleaning, and various maintenance tasks. Volunteers are encouraged to bring their own cleaning supplies while the board will provide essential materials. The clean-up is scheduled to commence at 8 a.m. at the former laundry car park, lasting until midday, followed by lunch and entertainment for all attendees.
In light of ongoing challenges such as water and electricity supply issues, as well as space limitations and the need for medical equipment at CWMH, the board is optimistic that community-driven efforts like this clean-up will significantly enhance patient care and operational efficiency.
This initiative aligns with various other community clean-ups throughout Fiji, showing a collaborative spirit and commitment towards environmental stewardship and public health. For instance, a recent anti-dengue clean-up event organized by the Suva Health Office brought together local residents to tackle areas prone to breeding grounds for mosquitoes. Similarly, clean-up activities across different regions, including Davuilevu and My Suva Park, reflect a growing community awareness about maintaining clean environments and promoting healthier living spaces.
These collective actions not only address immediate environmental concerns but also foster a sense of responsibility among participants towards their communities, instilling long-term values of care and public health awareness. The involvement of various community groups in the clean-up campaign at CWMH is a promising sign of unity and collaborative effort to improve local healthcare facilities and environments for the future.
Interested volunteers can reach out to the BOV’s secretary, Losalini Tavaga, or the CWM Hospital administrator, Asena Raiwalui, for more information on how to join the clean-up effort.
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