Fiji Country Commercial Guide
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Fiji’s healthcare system consists of both public and private sectors. It includes three main divisional hospitals (Suva, Lautoka, and Labasa), 18 sub-divisional hospitals, over 80 health centers, and 99 nursing stations. Public healthcare services, though adequate for routine issues, often lack essential resources - especially in rural and peri-urban areas. Fiji’s constitution recognizes health as a fundamental right, providing free or subsidized healthcare to its citizens. However, emergency response capabilities in remote areas and outer islands are severely limited, and pharmacies often experience shortages of supplies and medications.

Private hospitals in Suva and Nadi offer Western-style medical care and services. Doctors typically evacuate patients to Australia, New Zealand, or India for more complex treatments, with India being the more cost-effective option despite higher travel time and expenses.
Fiji faces a shortage of healthcare professionals, particularly in rural areas. To address this, the government has partnered with international organizations for training and skill development. It has also focused on improving healthcare infrastructure, especially in rural regions, through new facilities and upgrades. The government is working to integrate digital health services like electronic health records and telemedicine to enhance service delivery and patient management.

Leading Sub-sectors

  • Ancillary pathology and radiology laboratory services 
  • Health information systems and technologies
  • Specialist services – disabilities or special needs, rehabilitation, mental health, noncommunicable-disease related care
  • Supply of pharmaceutical products and medical devices   

Opportunities

The Fijian government offers extensive tax exemptions to encourage businesses to establish private hospitals and related laboratories. It has announced plans to refurbish and upgrade Savusavu and Labasa Hospitals, and it is building a new rehabilitation hospital in Tamavua. The government also plans to enhance the health sector’s ICT infrastructure and purchase new equipment for urban and sub-divisional health centers and nursing stations.

Resources

  • Ministry of Health & Medical Services (MHMS)
  • Fiji Pharmaceutical & Biomedical Services Center  
  • MHMS Tender Notices  
  • Investment Fiji

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