Maternity Unit Project on Hold, Focus Now on Refurbishment

The proposed construction project of a new maternity unit at the Colonial War Memorial (CWM) Hospital in Suva has been put on hold.

This has been confirmed by the Minister for Health and Medical Services, Dr Atonio Lalabalavu.

The construction project was proposed by the FijiFirst Government, and a ground breaking ceremony was officiated by former Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama, in 2018.

Works on the first phase of construction had begun, however it was put on hold after the devastating impacts of COVID-19.

The project plan included ante and neonatal facilities, a first stage delivery room, a post anaesthetics delivery unit, eight new delivery rooms, three new operating theatres, a palliative Care Ward; a High Dependency Unit, conference rooms, ultrasound and x-ray capabilities and a family planning office.

The Colonial War Memorial Hospital’s Maternity Unit.

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