EXISTING health care challenges cannot be blamed on the previous government, says Deputy Opposition leader Parveen Kumar.
He did not hold back his criticism of the Coalition Government, pointing out their lack of effort in addressing issues such as medicine shortages and patients being turned away.
“Healthcare, his excellency the President spoke about, patients are being turned away from hospitals due to medicine shortage, and I do not think that they can blame the previous government,” Mr Kumar said.
“Medical professionals are leaving due to lack of incentive and poor working conditions.
“Lights go out during surgery.”
He also called out the debilitating state of the nation’s infrastructure.
“Our public service in decline, our people rely on the public service for their basic needs.
“Yet, the state of these services is at its worst.
“Infrastructure, roads, water supply and transport services are deteriorating. You either go King’s Rd or Queen’s Rd, you will see all the potholes with little to no action from the Government.
“People in rural areas continue to be neglected, while development is concentrated in selective areas.”
He said it was time for real leadership.
“The Opposition is ready to provide an alternative vision for Fiji, one that truly upholds inclusivity, integrity and service to the people of Fiji.
“The people of Fiji deserve a government that delivers results.”
