Cuvu people will no longer need to travel to access health services.

This is after the Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama, opened a $1.3-million health centre in Cuvu yesterday.

The centre will provide health services to thousands of people in Cuvu and nearby areas.

“I’m delighted that instead of having to travel to Sigatoka for medical attention, the people of Cuvu generally – men, women and children – now have this new health centre close to your homes,” Mr Bainimarama said.

“Obviously, for more serious illnesses and injuries you will still have to go to the emergency facilities in Sigatoka, Nadi or Lautoka, but less serious cases can now be dealt with right here.”

Accessibility of health services, particularly in rural areas has been a focus for the Bainimarama Government.

“The great thing about this new facility is that the idea for it came from the grassroots – from community to divisional level, and then to the top of Government.

“My Government listens to the people and we responded, at a total cost of $1.3 million.”

PM’s health tips

Mr Bainimarama said: “We all need to be aware that non-communicable diseases can be prevented if each and every one of us change the way we live.

“These are all things that our mothers and fathers tell us when we were little, but far too many of us still take no notice.

“And unfortunately we are passing our bad habits to our own children,” he said.

“The role of Government is to provide you with health facilities like this one for when you get ill and need medical attention, but I urge all Fijians to take charge of their own health – take responsibility for yourself so that you only have to visit a facility like this when you really need it.

“To do that, young bodies and young minds need to stay healthy. This health centre and the others we are opening all over Fiji are all part of that grand plan.”

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