Construction works on the new hospital in Rotuma will begin soon.
This was confirmed by Prime Minister Rear Admiral Josaia Voreqe Bainimarama to the people of the island during discussions today.
The construction works on the hospital is expected to be completed within a timeframe of two to three months.
Prime Minister Bainimarama said funding for the hospital, which would have modern facilities to assist the staff and people of Rotuma, was allocated in the 2014 National Budget.
A team from the Ministry of Works is now inspecting the new site for the hospital.
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