11 Surgeries Completed At Ba Aspen Since Jan 16

The Aspen Medical-managed Ba Hospital has resumed with 11 pre-op clinics and 11 surgeries.

Sunday 28 January 2024 | 19:50

Medical officers at the Ba Aspen Hospital. Photo: Waisea Nasokia

Medical officers at the Ba Aspen Hospital. Photo: Waisea Nasokia

The Aspen Medical-managed Ba Hospital has resumed with 11 pre-op clinics and 11 surgeries.

This came into effect on Janu­ary 16 following a nearly one-year hiatus.

The temporary cessation of day surgeries was primarily at­tributed to staffing challenges.

Director of Medical Services, Doctor Mara Vukivukiseru, said an expanded perioperative team the hospital is poised to conduct up to three-day surgeries at least twice weekly.

The reinstatement of day surger­ies at Ba Hospital serves the com­munities of Ba, Tavua, Rakiraki and Lautoka.

Dr Vukivukiseru added that plans to increase the volume of surgeries were being developed.

Aspen Medical Fiji chief execu­tive officer Gavin Whiteside said Aspen Medical remains dedicated to upholding the highest stand­ards of healthcare delivery, and this resumption signifies a pivotal step forward in ensuring access to essential medical services for the public.

Medical officers at the Ba Aspen Hospital. Photo: Waisea Nasokia

Medical officers at the Ba Aspen Hospital. Photo: Waisea Nasokia

The first two days are free for Fi­jian citizens.

He thanked Golden Funeral Di­rectors for their dedicated ser­vice to Lautoka Hospital over the years.

Full information on fees and contract details for mortuary ser­vices are available at www.aspen­medical.com.fj.

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