The newly inaugurated Dogo Health Centre is set to enhance healthcare access for over 8,000 residents in the Dawasamu, Namena, and Sawakasa districts in northern Tailevu. This facility will also manage the health services at nursing stations located in Ratu Kadavulevu School, Dawasamu, and Queen Victoria School.
During the commissioning of the health centre, Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka emphasized that improving the accessibility of quality healthcare is a critical priority for the Coalition Government. He described the opening of the health centre as a significant achievement for both the government and the local communities of Tailevu North.
Rabuka expressed gratitude towards the Minister for Health, the Permanent Secretary, and the New Zealand Government for their ongoing support of Fiji’s health sector. The health centre, which underwent refurbishment after a fire incident in 2017, was funded by the New Zealand Government at a total cost of $472,895.
Prime Minister Rabuka also addressed the pressing healthcare challenges posed by Non-Communicable Diseases, encouraging all attendees to utilize the available health services for tests like blood sugar and blood pressure checks. He reminded everyone that maintaining good health is essential not only for personal well-being but also for the welfare of families and the community as a whole.
New Zealand’s High Commissioner to Fiji, Ms. Charlotte Darlow, reiterated her country’s dedication to supporting Fiji’s health sector, alongside initiatives focused on climate resilience and economic empowerment.
This new health centre represents a meaningful step towards enhancing community health and well-being, ensuring residents have access to necessary healthcare services. It is a hopeful reminder that collaborative efforts can lead to positive changes in the health sector, fostering stronger and healthier communities throughout Fiji.
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