healthcare
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Fiji Accelerates Nurse Recruitment and Training to Meet WHO Benchmarks
Fiji’s health system remains under pressure as nurse numbers lag behind international benchmarks, risking frontline care. A multipronged push to recruit, train, and retain health workers signals a plan to shore up services nationwide.
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Four new lifts at Suva’s CWM Hospital set to transform West Wing access and patient transfers
Four new lifts are nearing the end of installation in the West Wing, set to transform how patients and supplies move around the hospital. Technicians are finishing sensor calibrations and safety checks as the final commissioning approaches. The upgrade promises faster transfers and safer access across key wards once fully operational.
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Fiji Sets Health Overhaul: 300-Bed Specialty Hospitals, Rural Outreach Expansion
Fiji is moving to reshape its health sector with plans for more healthcare workers, upgraded facilities, and expanded rural and maritime access. A flagship initiative envisions 300‑bed specialty hospitals to boost local care and cut the need for overseas referrals.