Ministry of Health and Medical Services, Fiji: Annual Report 2015

The year 2015 has been an interesting and challenging one for the Ministry of Health and Medical Services. The Ministry reviewed its performance over the last 5 years and developed its National Strategic Plan 2016-2020, which was launched in December 2015.

The Annual Report 2015 highlights the key achievements and challenges which include a comprehensive health outcome report that demonstrates Ministry‟s performance against key health indicators. There has been progress made in some areas and the challenges faced in progressing in other areas are also acknowledged, as health status is affected by many factors some of which are beyond the health sector.

There is a need for a whole of society approach to address the growing burden of NCDs and MoHMS has been promoting and strengthening the Wellness Approach to health over the past year and will continue to do so. The Ministry continues to take a broader approach to handling challenges and is continuously working on improving efficiency and engaging with key partners in extending health service delivery.