Prime Minister Hon. Sitiveni Rabuka said that the Colonial War Memorial Hospital has faced poor maintenance planning and work over the years that has resulted in the dilapidated state of the public infrastructure.
Speaking during the launch of the CWMH Priority Infrastructure Planning (PIP) Report today (January 31), PM Rabuka said the implementation of the recommended actions and works in the report would ensure that the existing CWM Hospital continued to serve the people for the next few years while the structural and layout works continued until the new CWM Hospital became operational.
The Colonial War Memorial Hospital Priority Infrastructure Plan includes a list of infrastructure upgrades required to enhance patient experience and ensure continued delivery of high-quality healthcare.
Australian High Commissioner to Fiji Ewen McDonald committed an additional $14.5 million to infrastructure upgrades at CWMH.
HC McDonald said the upgrades identified in the plan allow the current hospital to be operational until a new hospital is realised.
“Australia is thrilled to have partnered with the Fiji Government to deliver the Priority Infrastructure Plan,” Mr. McDonald said.
“While the plan is critical, it is only the first step—it cannot by itself deliver improvements in patient care.”
PM Rabuka further urged everyone to continue supporting the Government’s efforts in improving the health services, including critical infrastructure such as the CWM Hospital.
The PIP was compiled by a technical team of experts and infrastructural engineers after a thorough assessment of the existing infrastructure.
The National Development Plan 2025–2029 and Vision 2050 outline the Coalition Government’s commitment to improving health care by modernising and maintaining healthcare facilities to meet increasing demands for quality health services that the people of Fiji deserves.