Healthcare in our communities
A Year of Partnership, Progress and Impact
Thanks to the generous support of the Rotary Club of New Braunfels, our 2025 Health Project has been successfully completed. This initiative has strengthened healthcare delivery across Savusavu Hospital and the 12 remote health centres throughout Cakaudrove Province.
Beyond the purchase of equipment, this project has deepened our working relationship with hospital leadership and provincial medical teams. Through close collaboration, we developed a carefully prioritized list of urgent equipment needs — and together, we were able to meet them.
The result is tangible improvement in frontline healthcare services for our communities.
How the Funds Were Used
In December 2024, we received a donation of US$4,000 (FJ$9,164.31).
The funds were used to purchase urgently needed medical equipment locally through Medica Pacific Pte Ltd in Fiji, with additional supplementary items sourced through Amazon in the United States to ensure value and availability.
Equipment Procured Included:
- 3 Commode Chairs
- 14 Thermometers
- 2 Shower Chairs
- 1 Nebulizer
- 1 Doppler
- 1 Oxygen Regulator
- 1 Defibrillator
- 1 Infusion Pump
Every dollar donated was directed toward strengthening patient care in Savusavu and across the province.
The Impact in Action
One of the most significant purchases was the infusion pump, a device that delivers fluids and medication in a controlled and precise manner. This piece of equipment has already proven essential.
During a recent dengue fever outbreak in Cakaudrove, the infusion pump was in near constant use treating patients. Dengue is a debilitating tropical disease, and the ability to administer fluids and medications accurately has greatly supported patient recovery and eased the burden on medical staff.
Healthcare workers at Savusavu Hospital and in remote health centres report that the new equipment has enhanced their ability to deliver timely, effective care. While we have not measured the impact statistically, direct feedback from doctors and nurses confirms that services have improved and patient needs are being met more thoroughly and efficiently.
Stronger Partnerships, Stronger Communities
This project has done more than supply equipment. It has strengthened trust and collaboration between the Rotary Club of Savusavu, Savusavu Hospital, and provincial medical leadership.
With Gratitude
This successful year would not have been possible without the generosity and partnership of the Rotary Club of New Braunfels. Your support has made a real and lasting difference in the lives of patients and healthcare workers across Cakaudrove Province.
Together, we are helping build a healthier, stronger community.
Vinaka Vakalevu.
Wheelchairs - Restoring Mobility, Renewing Hope
Thanks to the generous donation from Friends of Fiji Health (FOFH), the Rotary Club of Savusavu has successfully distributed wheelchairs and crutches to individuals in need across Cakaudrove Province, extending as far as Bua and Natewa.
These are not simply mobility aids. Each wheelchair and pair of crutches represents independence, restored dignity, and renewed participation in community life.
Through strong collaboration with the Department of Social Protection and the Savusavu Hospital Physiotherapy Department, Rotary has established a coordinated distribution system. Requests are shared across departments to ensure timely assistance. When one department faces delays, another steps in — demonstrating the strength of partnership and a shared commitment to leaving no one behind.
The wheelchair and crutches distribution, made possible through the generosity of Friends of Fiji Health (FOFH), has transformed lives across Savusavu and surrounding districts. From elderly community members rejoining village life to individuals rediscovering independence after amputation, each story reflects the profound impact of mobility.
This initiative has succeeded because of the strong partnership between the Rotary Club of Savusavu, the Department of Social Protection, and the Savusavu Hospital Physiotherapy Department, who continue working hand-in-hand to meet every request.
While final distribution reporting is underway, what is already clear is this: every wheelchair and pair of crutches represents more than equipment. It represents dignity restored, hope renewed, and independence regained.
On behalf of all recipients and their families, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to FOFH for helping make this vision a reality.
