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More than 2,000 community health workers across the country are set to benefit from an upgraded national training programme aimed at strengthening frontline healthcare delivery.
The initiative focuses on improving services in rural and hard-to-reach communities, where access to doctors and medical facilities remains limited.
Minister for Health Dr. Atonio Lalabalavu says this investment is critical to ensuring no Fijian is left behind in accessing basic health services.
The programme is designed to expand the skills and responsibilities of community health workers already serving on the ground.
“They play an important role in ensuring that our health programs are supporting and meeting the health needs of their refugees in their homes and the communities. Trained through the public health system, community health workers assist members of their respective communities on community health priorities.”
With growing health challenges, the Ministry says the role of these workers has significantly evolved over time.
The updated training, supported through international partnership, is aimed at preparing workers for more complex community health demands.
The programme, delivered under the Vuvale Partnership, is expected to strengthen healthcare delivery nationwide and improve access to essential services in every community.
