Foundation plans medical assistance in Fiji
The Friends of Fiji Health Foundation, a New Zealand based charitable organisation, was formally inaugurated on September 14 after its registration under the Charitable Trust Act in July this year.
Mike Jaduram, past District Governor of Rotary and a prominent member of the Fijian community in New Zealand inaugurated the foundation at an event in Auckland.
A wide range of people from prominent medical practioners, businessmen, media, medical suppliers and civic leaders attended the function.
Former Fiji residents now living in New Zealand who had the desire to contribute in a meaningful manner to the country of their birth set up the foundation. Six eminent medical specialists plus seven others with professional and business backgrounds make up the trustees of the foundation.
With association and guidance from the Ministry of Health in Fiji, the foundation will provide some of the necessary medical services in the public health system to the poor and the needy citizens of Fiji free of cost.
There are a large number of patients in Fiji suffering from a wide range of diseases requiring specialist and or surgical intervention. They are presently unable to receive these treatments in Fiji due to lack of resources.
They are also unable to travel abroad for treatment due to financial constraints. This is where the organisation feels it can be of help.
With the leadership of Dr Sunil Pillay (Chairman) and its trustees, the foundation has already secured a team of motivated volunteers comprising specialist doctors, nurses, anaesthetists and some of the equipment and supplies that are necessary for the commencement of this project.
A team has already visited Fiji and in conjunction with the medical authorities in the Western division of Fiji have identified the areas of high need.
Consequently, a team will be visiting Fiji in late November for a period of two weeks to carry out the some of the medical treatments that was identified in the preliminary visit. This will be the first of many similar missions that will be taken over the years.
The team will comprise of 4 gynaecologists, 4 general physicians, 2 anaesthetists, technician and specialist nurses. An estimated 30 volunteers are expected to travel over a period of two weeks.
Some of the special surgical beds, critical medicine and other specialist equipment have been shipped to Fiji and others will follow to ensure that the highest level of success is achieved.
The foundation is 100 % charitable with no administration costs. All service provided to assist in Fiji is 100% voluntary. The trustees themselves funded the September launch.
The Friends of Fiji Health Foundation, a New Zealand based charitable organisation, was formally inaugurated on September 14 after its registration under the Charitable Trust Act in July this year.
Mike Jaduram, past District Governor of Rotary and a prominent member of the Fijian community in...
The Friends of Fiji Health Foundation, a New Zealand based charitable organisation, was formally inaugurated on September 14 after its registration under the Charitable Trust Act in July this year.
Mike Jaduram, past District Governor of Rotary and a prominent member of the Fijian community in New Zealand inaugurated the foundation at an event in Auckland.
A wide range of people from prominent medical practioners, businessmen, media, medical suppliers and civic leaders attended the function.
Former Fiji residents now living in New Zealand who had the desire to contribute in a meaningful manner to the country of their birth set up the foundation. Six eminent medical specialists plus seven others with professional and business backgrounds make up the trustees of the foundation.
With association and guidance from the Ministry of Health in Fiji, the foundation will provide some of the necessary medical services in the public health system to the poor and the needy citizens of Fiji free of cost.
There are a large number of patients in Fiji suffering from a wide range of diseases requiring specialist and or surgical intervention. They are presently unable to receive these treatments in Fiji due to lack of resources.
They are also unable to travel abroad for treatment due to financial constraints. This is where the organisation feels it can be of help.
With the leadership of Dr Sunil Pillay (Chairman) and its trustees, the foundation has already secured a team of motivated volunteers comprising specialist doctors, nurses, anaesthetists and some of the equipment and supplies that are necessary for the commencement of this project.
A team has already visited Fiji and in conjunction with the medical authorities in the Western division of Fiji have identified the areas of high need.
Consequently, a team will be visiting Fiji in late November for a period of two weeks to carry out the some of the medical treatments that was identified in the preliminary visit. This will be the first of many similar missions that will be taken over the years.
The team will comprise of 4 gynaecologists, 4 general physicians, 2 anaesthetists, technician and specialist nurses. An estimated 30 volunteers are expected to travel over a period of two weeks.
Some of the special surgical beds, critical medicine and other specialist equipment have been shipped to Fiji and others will follow to ensure that the highest level of success is achieved.
The foundation is 100 % charitable with no administration costs. All service provided to assist in Fiji is 100% voluntary. The trustees themselves funded the September launch.
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