Fijian Minister for Health and Medical Services chief guest at Courts Health & Fitness Month
Delivering his keynote address, Minister Waqainabete said the event marks another milestone in the public private partnership to encourage healthy lifestyles among the Fijian people – through promoting increased awareness on the need for a consolidated effort to fight Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD’s) in Fiji.
"Government is implementing two approaches to fight the battle against NCD:
One is intergovernmental approach to strengthen network and support; and the other through public private and collaboration with other sectors like Faith Based Organisations and Corporate Organisations. And this launching is an excellent example of a collaboration between government and corporate sector to promote nutrition and physical wellness.
Nutrition and Exercise remain the key challenge to our solution to NCD crisis. We need to keep looking for innovative ways and partner with organisations to make it easier for Fijians to prepare healthy meals and exercise daily."