Over 8,000 residents from the districts of Dawasamu, Namena, and Sawakasa in northern Tailevu are set to benefit from the opening of the new Dogo Health Centre. This facility will manage the services offered by nursing stations at Ratu Kadavulevu School, Dawasamu, and Queen Victoria School.
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka highlighted the importance of enhancing access to quality healthcare as a top priority for the Coalition Government during the commissioning of the health centre. He described the event as a significant milestone for both the Government and the local communities of Sawakasa, Dawasamu, and Namena.
The Prime Minister 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 Dogo Health Centre has been refurbished following a fire in 2017 and is supported by New Zealand funding totaling $472,895.
Rabuka also addressed the increasing concern surrounding Non-Communicable Diseases, encouraging attendees to utilize the health services on site to check their blood sugar and blood pressure levels. “Our health is our wealth, and we must take responsibility for our own well-being—for our families, our community, and our nation,” he emphasized. He stressed the necessity of maintaining healthy families and communities to ensure a robust Fiji.
Furthermore, New Zealand’s High Commissioner to Fiji, Her Excellency Ms. Charlotte Darlow, reaffirmed her country’s dedication to supporting Fiji’s health sector, as well as efforts in climate resilience, adaptation, and economic empowerment.
This new health centre represents a significant advancement in public health in the region, providing critical access to services that can help improve community health outcomes. With continued collaboration between Fiji and New Zealand, the future looks optimistic for public health initiatives in the region.
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