Dr Mccaig Urges Government To Prioritise Fund To The Medical Field
“Doctors are currently well compensated in Fiji. When I started as an intern, we were paid only $2000 per year. However, now doctors receive a salary of around $45,000 per year. So, salaries are not a concern for doctors at the moment."
Friday 21 April 2023 | 16:53
Dr James Fong and renowned local surgeon Dr Eddie Hansel McCaig during the National Economic Summit at the Grand Pacific Hotel, Suva on April 20, 2023. Photo: Jone Salusalu
The Coalition Government must prioritise funds for the health sector for the country.
This was recommended by, renowned local surgeon Dr Eddie Hansel McCaig during the universal coverage and basic healthcare panel session at the national economic summit yesterday.
“Last year we lost 807 nurses which equates to 26.7 per cent or three thousand fifty six nurses,” Dr McCaig said.
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“Doctors are currently well compensated in Fiji. When I started as an intern, we were paid only $2000 per year. However, now doctors receive a salary of around $45,000 per year. So, salaries are not a concern for doctors at the moment."
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