Dr.Lalabalavu Hears Of Staff Shortage, Limited Quarters For Workers In Bua

Concerns of staff shortage and limited quarters available for Nabouwalu Hospital, heath centres and nursing stations personnel within the Bua Medical Sub Division were raised recently with line Minister Dr Atonio Lalaba­lavu.

Monday 23 January 2023 | 16:00

Minister for Health and Medical Services, Dr Atonio Lalabalavu (left), Permanent Secretary, Dr James Fong and Dr Nadeem Sattar on January 18, 2023. Photo: Sampras Anand

Minister for Health and Medical Services, Dr Atonio Lalabalavu (left), Permanent Secretary, Dr James Fong and Dr Nadeem Sattar on January 18, 2023. Photo: Sampras Anand

Concerns of staff shortage and limited quarters available for Nabouwalu Hospital, heath centres and nursing stations personnel within the Bua Medical Sub Division were raised recently with line Minister Dr Atonio Lalaba­lavu.

Divisional Medical Officer (DMO) North, Dr Tiko Sau­malua and the subdivisional head reiterated their re­quests.

Dr Lalabalavu, in a short address, said staff exodus, especially nurses pursing job options overseas had crip­pled the ministry and this problem remained ongoing.

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Story By: sampras.anand@fijisun.com.fj