The Vunitogoloa Nursing Station funded by the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade for $196,000 was officially opened in Ra on Friday.
Health Minister Dr Atonio Lalabalavu reiterated Fiji’s appreciation for the ongoing commitment, partnership, and assistance provided by the New Zealand government, through MFED towards the improvement of infrastructure and health programs.
“We are extremely grateful. Please convey our appreciation; the vanua and the Western Division also appreciate that your tax dollars have been put to good use,” he said.
“The people of Fiji, especially those in the Western Division, have felt its impact and appreciate the work that has been done,”
A Fiji Government statement confirmed the Vunitogoloa Nursing Station serves six villages and 11 settlements, providing healthcare services to approximately 3000 people.
It said since the inception of the project, seven health facilities had been upgraded under the Primary Healthcare Facility Refurbishment Projects, continuing the commitment to strengthening our healthcare system.
“So far, the New Zealand government has spent a total of $3,867,281.81 in the upgrade of the primary healthcare facilities refurbishment project,” the statement read.
“These facilities include Galoa Nursing Station, now a Health Centre, Makoi Health Centre, Wainibokasi Pharmacy, waiting area & SOPD clinic, Nausori Health Centre, Korovou Health Centre, Dogo Health Centre, and Vunitogoloa Nursing Station.”
