16 hospitals adopt digital birth registration with Australian Government support
The new system will replace the traditional paper-based process, streamlining birth registration and making it more efficient and accessible.
Friday 01 August 2025 | 00:00
Counsellor Human Development at the Australian High Commission in Fiji, Emaline Cammack (left) handing over equipment to Ministry of Health Chief Medical Advisor, Dr Luisa Cikamatana.
Ministry of Health and Medical Services
New births in Fijian hospitals and birthing units will now be recorded digitally, thanks to a new system supported by the Australian Government.
This week, the Ministry of Health and Medical Services received 39 computers and 15 printers from the Australian High Commission in Fiji to support the rollout of the digital Notification of Births (NOB) module.
The new system offers an alternative to traditional, often outdated paper-based processes, streamlining birth registration and making it more efficient and accessible.
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Under the initiative, a single digital Notification of Birth form will be generated at the time of a child's discharge, eliminating delays, the need for lengthy paperwork and follow-up visits by mothers. It will also speed up access to a Birth Registration Number and birth certificate, while improving data accuracy for health workers.
“The NOB Digital Module embraces a more innovative and mother-friendly way of recording new births,” said Chief Medical Advisor Dr Luisa Cikamatana during the handover ceremony on Thursday.
“The new system addresses challenges posed by outdated, paper-based processes that caused delays and inconvenience for families.”
Australia is investing FJD $119,722.50 to deploy the module across 16 hospitals and birthing units nationwide.
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