Pacific Specialist Healthcare (PSH) is planning to establish a DNA library to store samples for future use.
This was announced by PSH director and CEO, Parvish Kumar, at the fifth MultiDisciplinary (Pacific) Conference held at the Crowne Plaza Fiji, Nadi Bay Resort & Spa in Nadi.
“We are also planning to set up a DNA library. Our goal is to obtain the consent of parents when babies are born to take samples of their umbilical cords and store them in the lab,” Mr. Kumar said.
“In the future, if parents or anyone need samples of the child’s DNA, it will be available in Fiji,” he added.
Mr. Kumar mentioned that in the next two to three weeks, they will commence open-heart surgical procedures.
“Currently, our entire open-heart surgical team is already in Fiji. They have been conducting revitalization exercises and testing all the systems.
“We plan to start open-heart surgeries around August 2-13.
“When these services are available in Fiji, Pacific Islanders will not need to travel elsewhere.
“If there is another pandemic and border lockdowns, our patients can access such services in Fiji,” he said.
Pacific Specialist Healthcare (PSH) is located in Legalega opposite the Nadi International Airport, and it is the largest private hospital in the South Pacific.