Fiji nurse numbers below WHO benchmark says Ravunawa

2026-03-12 - 00:35

Fiji’s healthcare system continues to face staffing challenges, with the number of nurses still slightly below World Health Organization recommendations. Speaking in Parliament, Assistant Minister for Health Penioni Ravunawa acknowledged that while Fiji’s doctor-to-population ratio remains within acceptable international standards, nurses remain in short supply, putting pressure on health services across the country. “Behind every