Fiji’s health system is set for a major infrastructure boost, with the Ministry of Health rolling out 1502 new medical furniture and equipment units as part of a multi-year hospital bed upgrade program.
Health and Medical Services Minister Dr Atonio Lalabalavu told Parliament that around 400 modern general hospital beds are expected to be delivered during the first phase of the program this financial year, targeting facilities facing the greatest pressure.
The Western Division will receive 84 beds for Nadi Hospital, 74 for Sigatoka Hospital, 43 for Rakiraki Hospital and 29 for Tavua Hospital. Labasa Hospital will receive specialised electric beds for its Coronary Care Unit and operating theatres, while Colonial War Memorial Hospital will receive new beds for several critical wards, including children’s, labour, postnatal, birthing and intensive care units.
Tamavua Twomey Hospital will also receive 39 beds for its Dermatology and Tuberculosis Ward.
The broader tender includes 779 general beds allocated across the divisions, along with specialised paediatric, psychiatric, cardiac and emergency beds, patient trolleys, electric examination couches, stretchers and wheelchairs.
Dr Lalabalavu said the three-year rollout would allow equipment to be properly inspected, installed and maintained while replacing ageing and unsafe equipment in facilities nationwide.
