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Former Vice President of Fiji visits VSHC. - Ratu Joni Madraiwiwi The centre was privileged to host the RokoTui Bau, former Vice President of Fiji, Lord Tagatatoga of the Kingdom of Tonga and currently the Chief Justice of Nauru. Ratu Joni Madraiwiwi is the son of Ratu Dr. Joni Antonio Rabici Doviverata who is the younger brother of Ratu Sir Lala Sukuna. His mother is Adi Losalini Raravuya Uluiviti from Natauloa in Nairai. His visit is historic to the centre since the last family member of his to set foot… Read more >>

On September 5th, 2014 we finally returned to Viseisei. Four years ago at this time of the year we were living in the cottage and making steady progress with the construction of the Health Centre. At that time we were just putting the finishing touches to the roof which was a very satisfying milestone. Our last visit to Fiji was in July 2011 so we had been anticipating this return trip for some time and were eager to see old friends and meet the staff who are running the daily… Read more >>

VSHC has come a long way in learning to work with the community. Most recently we had a meeting with the Chairman of the Ba Provincial Council and the Roko Tui Ba. Fiji is divided into 14 provinces for iTaukei administrative purposes. The Province of Ba is the largest and we from Vuda are part of it. The purpose of our meeting was to acquaint the provincial leadership of the NCD health crisis. The meeting was a success and a week later we met with the Council advisory board. The… Read more >>

VUDA DISTRICT SCHOOL VISIT ON “PERSONAL HYGIENE AWARENESS"   The Viseisei Sai Health team visited Vuda District School upon receiving an invitation from the school’s Head-Teacher, Mr Peniasi Naqau, to make a presentation at the School’s teacher-parent forum on the 6th of May, 2014. The team was led by Dr Kris Naidu, who was accompanied by Sister Diaskisi Daivalu, Health Promotion Officer Mosese Baseisei and Zone Nurse Sokoveti Ravula. The team spoke at length on the importance of Personal Hygiene to the parents, children and teachers. Parents, caregivers and peers… Read more >>

On May 14th there was a celebration held at the Girmit Centre in Lautoka in memory of the Indentured Labourers who came from India to work on the sugar cane farms. Rajat was the chief guest for the function and gave the following talk. Girmit Divas 14/5/14 Brij Lal in his book entitled “Girmityas” writes a concluding poem and dedicates the authorship to the ghost of one girmitya perhaps of the Leonidas.   Pity me not then, Nor mourn for a dying decrepit man. Think of what I was And… Read more >>

Engaging the Itaukei Community in reducing life style risk factors for NCDs. There has been a serious lethargy on the part of the Itaukei community being involved in health activities in the Vanua of Vuda. The villages involved include Viseisei, Lomolomo, Lawaki and Natalau. The NCD life style risk factors namely smoking, alcohol and kava intake, eating habits and lack of physical activity are serious issues in the community as shown by the VSHC mini STEPs survey. Obesity, cardio vascular diseases and diabetes are prevalent and the local statistics are… Read more >>

EU Workshops A three day “Audit Coaching” workshop conducted by the European Union was attended by our Admin & Finance Manager together with the Medical Directors and other key staff. This workshop was held at VSHC from 25th to 27th February 2013. The objective of this workshop was to provide audit coaching services to build and further strength the staff capacity in financial reporting and management. This workshop was very helpful and it fulfilled its objectives. The workshop was further backed up by another Audit Coaching workshop on 11th April… Read more >>

The year 2014 has so far been very busy in terms of doctors. VSHC has had some visiting specialists coming and volunteering their time. We had 2 volunteer doctors with one elective. Dr Chris Reynolds who is a retired GP from Queensland was with us from 2nd January to 17th January 2014. Dr Amrat Lad from New Zealand, a senior GP was with us from 10th February to 13th February 2014. Both the doctors helped us in seeing our general outpatients. Dr Reynolds visit took some load off our full… Read more >>

Dr Finau Dansey has commenced a 12 month attachment at VSHC to assist with the strengthening of the Public Health component of VSHC activities. She brings 12 years of clinical experience which will be invaluable both in general outpatient  services and the outreach work in the Non Communicable Diseases and Sexual and Reproductive Health areas. We welcome Finau to VSHC.   Read more >>

Here are a few photos from the recent workshops run for nurses in Ba, Lautoka and Nadi. Discussion Group for nurses in Ba Lecture for nurses in Ba Presentation by nurses in Lautoka Discussion Group for nurses in Lautoka Discussion Group for nurses in Nadi Professor Gyaneshwar giving lecture for nurses in Nadi Read more >>