The new system gives patients a direct and reliable way to alert nurses when they need assistance, supporting quicker response times and more efficient care delivery.

Remote nurse's determination and a coordinated government response help deliver urgent specialist treatment.

Dr Ranuve said the lack of an ambulance also affected medical standby services for the regular weekend rugby competitions held in Levuka.

Lina Anne questioned government representatives on why pregnant women continued to face the burden despite the issue being raised years ago.

Executive director of Diabetes Fiji, Kini Marawa, said feedback from communities indicated that diabetic consumables were in short supply at health centres and clinics across the country.

The Health Ministry has established a special unit to address the HIV outbreak and develop measures to reduce transmission.