The multimillion dollar Ba hospital will open next month.
This was revealed by Acting Prime Minister Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum in Parliament on Wednesday while discussing the operations of Australian-based Aspen Medical.
“We now have Aspen Medical, an Australian operator in the medical services,” he said.
“They went through a proper tender process. Of course, because of COVID-19, certain things have been delayed.
“The Ba hospital will be up and running in the next month. We have now gone to Lautoka Hospital where, as soon as they take over management, they will be providing open heart surgery facilities 24/7.
“Chemotherapy will be available. They will also be building a new wing.”
Mr Sayed-Khaiyum also explained the Government’s decision to offer these services in Lautoka and not in Suva.
“One of the critical issues is because we thought about the long term. Lautoka is very close to Nadi International Airport.
“It is easier for doctors to come and easier for medical tourism purposes,” Mr Sayed-Khaiyum added.
