Free medical camps to bring care closer to western communities

For many families in the Western Division, access to a doctor can mean long travel or high costs. This week, help is coming closer to home.

The Sri Sathya Sai Global Council Fiji is rolling out six free medical camps across the division, offering essential healthcare services to vulnerable and underserved communities.

The camps begin this Sunday and will run until May 8.

Last year’s outreach saw more than 4,000 consultations, and organisers expect even more people to turn up this time, seeking care they might otherwise go without.

More than 100 medical practitioners, allied health professionals and volunteers from Fiji, Australia and New Zealand will be on the ground, providing a wide range of services — from general check-ups and dental care to eye tests, blood screening and advice on managing conditions like diabetes.

Medication prescribed during consultations will be provided free, along with reading glasses for those who need them.

Beyond treatment, the initiative is also about compassion and community, with local and international volunteers working side by side to support those in need.

Chair of Sri Sathya Sai Global Council Zone 3 Countries — Fiji, Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea, Singanayagam Indrapalan said the programme reflects their core values.

“We believe that quality healthcare should be accessible to everyone, regardless of their circumstances.

“Our Free Medical Camps reflect our unwavering commitment to serving humanity and through this initiative, we hope to make a meaningful impact in their lives.

“The camps give our medical and general volunteers the noble opportunity to put into practice the principle of ‘Love All Serve All’,” he said.

Members of the public attending are encouraged to bring their Ministry of Health National Health Card and any prescribed medication they are currently taking.

The camps are being delivered in collaboration with partner organisations in Australia and New Zealand, with support from the Ministry of Health and Medical Services, schools, donors and volunteers.

2026 camp dates and venues:

• May 3 – Kavanagasau College, Sigatoka
• May 4 – Korovuto College, Nadi
• May 5–6 – Balata College, Tavua
• May 7 – AD Patel College, Ba
• May 8 – Drasa Secondary School, Lautoka