Fijileaks: As the inexperienced Minister for Health, Dr Antonio Lalabalavu (right), tries to kick out the IWA Fiji, and the Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection LYNDA TABUYA takes 'weed' and 'bonks' another Cabinet Minister in Room 233 in Melbourne, we condemn the childish treatment of IWA (Fiji) |  |
"As a dedicated organization that has contributed significantly to the hospital's development, we are shocked that such measures are being taken against us. We have worked tirelessly to assist the hospital and have made significant transformations, including the CWM Oncology Ward, Raiwaqa Health Centre, CWM Maternity and Children's Hospitals, CWM Operating Theatre Training Rooms, IWA-Wellness Centre, St Giles Hospital, and more. Last month we remitted F$100,000+ to New Zealand for a brand-new Echocardiogram machine for the CWM Children's Hospital, without any expectations or demands in return.
Instead of gratitude, we have received a letter informing us that the Permanent Secretary for Health and Medical Services has approved measures to restrict our involvement with the CWM Hospital."
IWA President, Judy Compain A letter from the International Women's Association (IWA) Fiji to the Ministry of Health & Medical Services - Fiji
"We are writing to express our concern and disappointment regarding the attempt to have the International Women's Association (IWA) Fiji kicked out of CWM Hospital (again).
As a dedicated organization that has contributed significantly to the hospital's development, we are shocked that such measures are being taken against us. We have worked tirelessly to assist the hospital and have made significant transformations, including the CWM Oncology Ward, Raiwaqa Health Centre, CWM Maternity and Children's Hospitals, CWM Operating Theatre Training Rooms, IWA-Wellness Centre, St Giles Hospital, and more.
Last month we remitted F$100,000+ to New Zealand for a brand-new Echocardiogram machine for the CWM Children's Hospital, without any expectations or demands in return.
Instead of gratitude, we have received a letter informing us that the Permanent Secretary for Health and Medical Services has approved measures to restrict our involvement with the CWM Hospital.
These measures include CWM Hospital not engaging with IWA for any project, putting any current project on hold, and not using the name of CWM Hospital for any fundraising drive. For the record, we have not used the hospital's name to fundraise, and have had a very successful fundraiser as we are a trusted organization whose work is visible and transparent and our donors can see where we've spent our money!
You refused IWA's offer to replace the CWM Children's Hospital lift because you "have the funds". You've had the funds since August last year but we're pleased that your team at the CWM Hospital has promised that the children should have their new lift working in the next 3 months.
The CWM Medical Superintendent, Dr. Luke Nasedra, has written to International Women's Association (IWA) Fiji today and acknowledged receipt of the document required (why couldn't they have picked up the phone and called me?) and agreed to allow our team to do proceed with the scoping for our major project which is the planned upgrades to the CWM Maternity Hospital's Ante-Natal Clinic. However, the mention of a "donor policy and fundraising document" being prepared by the Board of Visitors (BOV) raises questions about its intentions and whether it's attempting to restrict support from organizations like ours.
We would like to know the role of the BOV in preparing such a document for the Ministry of Health & Medical Services - Fiji and whether it aims to limit our assistance.
The BOV's role is to ensure the hospital's maintenance, repair, and beautification and equip it with the necessary technology to provide high-quality care. The current state of the hospital raises questions about the BOV's effectiveness in fulfilling its duties. We request a review of the current BOV of the CWMH as there is no way they have the maintenance and repair of the hospital under control.
We also formally request you review all contractors and their TOR for contracts at the CWM Hospital. Cleaning contractors, laundry contracts, maintenance contractors, etc. If you wish to scrutinize the International Women's Association (IWA) Fiji who are volunteers, then we expect you to pay more attention to those who are paid for by taxpayers. We have invested heavily in the hospital and have raised our concerns on the state of the bathrooms (especially), the cleanliness and hygiene standards and sadly these have been ignored.
We have a choice to assist elsewhere and stay out of your hospitals if this is how you will treat us. It's taken us five years to get back into the Hospital, and the first thing we did was renovate the CWM Maternity Hospital bathrooms which the last Government stopped us from doing in 2018. Ironically, the current Permanent Secretary for Health, Dr Jemesa Tudravu was the Medical Superintendant of the CWM Hospital at that time, so I am shocked that he would agree to sign off on this letter this week knowing very well the stress and anxiety that it had caused to many of us.
We anticipated that the change in the Government Fiji Government would have leaders who appreciate those who selflessly dedicate their time and energy. We expected that you would welcome all the support that you could get to allow progress. How wrong we were to assume this.
It's time to rid the Ministry of Health & Medical Services - Fiji of its rot and embrace kindness and gratitude for the people and organizations that work tirelessly to improve the healthcare system.
Sincerely,
Judy Compain
President
International Women's Association (IWA) Fiji
"We are writing to express our concern and disappointment regarding the attempt to have the International Women's Association (IWA) Fiji kicked out of CWM Hospital (again).
As a dedicated organization that has contributed significantly to the hospital's development, we are shocked that such measures are being taken against us. We have worked tirelessly to assist the hospital and have made significant transformations, including the CWM Oncology Ward, Raiwaqa Health Centre, CWM Maternity and Children's Hospitals, CWM Operating Theatre Training Rooms, IWA-Wellness Centre, St Giles Hospital, and more.
Last month we remitted F$100,000+ to New Zealand for a brand-new Echocardiogram machine for the CWM Children's Hospital, without any expectations or demands in return.
Instead of gratitude, we have received a letter informing us that the Permanent Secretary for Health and Medical Services has approved measures to restrict our involvement with the CWM Hospital.
These measures include CWM Hospital not engaging with IWA for any project, putting any current project on hold, and not using the name of CWM Hospital for any fundraising drive. For the record, we have not used the hospital's name to fundraise, and have had a very successful fundraiser as we are a trusted organization whose work is visible and transparent and our donors can see where we've spent our money!
You refused IWA's offer to replace the CWM Children's Hospital lift because you "have the funds". You've had the funds since August last year but we're pleased that your team at the CWM Hospital has promised that the children should have their new lift working in the next 3 months.
The CWM Medical Superintendent, Dr. Luke Nasedra, has written to International Women's Association (IWA) Fiji today and acknowledged receipt of the document required (why couldn't they have picked up the phone and called me?) and agreed to allow our team to do proceed with the scoping for our major project which is the planned upgrades to the CWM Maternity Hospital's Ante-Natal Clinic. However, the mention of a "donor policy and fundraising document" being prepared by the Board of Visitors (BOV) raises questions about its intentions and whether it's attempting to restrict support from organizations like ours.
We would like to know the role of the BOV in preparing such a document for the Ministry of Health & Medical Services - Fiji and whether it aims to limit our assistance.
The BOV's role is to ensure the hospital's maintenance, repair, and beautification and equip it with the necessary technology to provide high-quality care. The current state of the hospital raises questions about the BOV's effectiveness in fulfilling its duties. We request a review of the current BOV of the CWMH as there is no way they have the maintenance and repair of the hospital under control.
We also formally request you review all contractors and their TOR for contracts at the CWM Hospital. Cleaning contractors, laundry contracts, maintenance contractors, etc. If you wish to scrutinize the International Women's Association (IWA) Fiji who are volunteers, then we expect you to pay more attention to those who are paid for by taxpayers. We have invested heavily in the hospital and have raised our concerns on the state of the bathrooms (especially), the cleanliness and hygiene standards and sadly these have been ignored.
We have a choice to assist elsewhere and stay out of your hospitals if this is how you will treat us. It's taken us five years to get back into the Hospital, and the first thing we did was renovate the CWM Maternity Hospital bathrooms which the last Government stopped us from doing in 2018. Ironically, the current Permanent Secretary for Health, Dr Jemesa Tudravu was the Medical Superintendant of the CWM Hospital at that time, so I am shocked that he would agree to sign off on this letter this week knowing very well the stress and anxiety that it had caused to many of us.
We anticipated that the change in the Government Fiji Government would have leaders who appreciate those who selflessly dedicate their time and energy. We expected that you would welcome all the support that you could get to allow progress. How wrong we were to assume this.
It's time to rid the Ministry of Health & Medical Services - Fiji of its rot and embrace kindness and gratitude for the people and organizations that work tirelessly to improve the healthcare system.
Sincerely,
Judy Compain
President
International Women's Association (IWA) Fiji
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And the shocking state of the CWM hospital at the weekend
