The Ministry of Health and Medical Services has reiterated that intravenous (IV) fluids are not out of stock.
The assurance follows media reports which highlighted such shortage of fluids.
“The Ministry has also stated on record in previous media interviews of the current global shortage of IV fluids which is expected to continue through 2025 with supply constraints,” it said.
“The Ministry is doing its utmost best to ensure the timely supply to more than 200 healthcare facilities in the country.
“The Ministry, through the Fiji Pharmaceutical & Biomedical Services (FPBS) had received 3000 units of saline solution last week and another 4200 units is yet to be cleared by the Fiji Procurement Office (FPO).
“FPBS have also placed continuous orders for saline solution in the next few days.”
