A new nursing station was opened at the Nayavu-i-Ra Village in Ra by the Minister of Health and Medical Services Jone Usamate.

The nursing station brings much delight to the people of the hard to reach Nayavu-i-Ra as the village is inaccessible by roads and the only means of transport is by boat.

The new nursing station will provide basic health services, and patients with major complications will be referred to Rakiraki Sub-divisional Hospital under the supervision of a station nurse.

Minister Usamate, while addressing the people at the opening urged them to take extra care of their health, avoid unhealthy foods and engage in physical activities.