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    Healthcare in Fiji

    Fiji runs a mixed public-private. public hospitals in main towns; limited private clinics. english widely spoken system. Emergency numbers: 911 (police/fire/ambulance) / 9170 (ambulance). Doctor visits: Public: FJD 5-30 ($2-14). Private: FJD 80-250 ($36-113). Typical wait: Public: 1-4 hours. Private (Nadi): same-day or next-day.

    Emergency

    911 (police/fire/ambulance) / 9170 (ambulance)

    GP Cost

    Public: FJD 5-30 ($2-14)

    Insurance

    Strongly recommended

    System

    Mixed public-private. Public hospitals in main towns; limited private clinics. English widely spoken.

    Emergency Numbers & Access

    In an emergency, call 911 (police/fire/ambulance)

    Call 911. CWMH (Suva) and Lautoka Hospital handle major emergencies. Nadi has private clinics near tourist areas. Outer islands: nursing stations only.

    Response time: Suva/Nadi: 15-30 minutes. Rural/outer islands: hours or unavailable — boat/helicopter required.

    Cost: Public ER: FJD 20-100 ($9-45). Private clinic: FJD 100-500 ($45-225). Medical evacuation to NZ/Australia: $30,000-80,000+.

    Healthcare System

    Fiji has basic but functional healthcare in main urban areas (Suva, Lautoka, Nadi). Colonial War Memorial Hospital (CWMH) in Suva is the main referral hospital. Lautoka Hospital serves the west. Private clinics in Nadi cater to tourists. Outer islands have basic nursing stations only — serious cases require evacuation to the mainland or to New Zealand/Australia. Cyclone season (Nov-Apr) can disrupt medical access. Medical evacuation insurance is essential.

    Designed for: Residents. Tourists can access public hospitals and private clinics but should have travel insurance.

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    GP Access & Costs

    Walk-in at public hospitals or private clinics. No referral needed. English spoken everywhere.

    Typical wait: Public: 1-4 hours. Private (Nadi): same-day or next-day.

    Availability: Good in Suva, Nadi, Lautoka. Very limited on outer islands.

    GP Visit

    Public: FJD 5-30 ($2-14)

    Private GP

    FJD 80-250 ($36-113)

    ER Without Insurance

    Public ER: FJD 20-100 ($9-45). Private: FJD 200-2,000 ($90-900). Evacuation to NZ: $30,000-80,000+.

    Medication

    Basic medications available at hospital pharmacies. Limited range in rural areas. Bring essential medications.

    Pharmacy & Medication

    Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, Sat 8am-12pm. Hospital pharmacies have extended hours.

    OTC: Basic range available in towns. Very limited on outer islands.

    Controlled substances: Strict drug laws. Carry prescriptions for all medications.

    Practical Tips

    • Colonial War Memorial Hospital (CWMH, Suva) — main referral hospital for Fiji
    • Lautoka Hospital — serves western Fiji including resort areas
    • Nadi private clinics (e.g. Nadi Medical Centre) — best option for tourists near resorts
    • Medical evacuation insurance is ESSENTIAL — nearest advanced care is New Zealand (3hr flight)
    • Bring reef-safe sunscreen and water shoes — coral cuts are common and infections aggressive in tropics
    • Dengue mosquito repellent is important, especially in rainy season
    • Decompression chamber available in Suva for diving emergencies

    Who can get care in Fiji?

    Emergency care for anyone

    Emergency departments in Fiji treat everyone regardless of residency or insurance status. Charges can still apply afterwards.

    Public system for visitors

    Visitors get partial public cover — usually emergencies only, with routine care paid privately.

    Seeing a Doctor as a visitor

    Walk-in at public hospitals or private clinics. No referral needed. English spoken everywhere. Typical cost: Public: FJD 5-30 ($2-14). Private: FJD 80-250 ($36-113). Typical wait: Public: 1-4 hours. Private (Nadi): same-day or next-day.

    Insurance needed for entry or visa

    Not a formal entry requirement, but medical cover is strongly recommended. Emergency care without cover: Public ER: FJD 20-100 ($9-45). Private: FJD 200-2,000 ($90-900). Evacuation to NZ: $30,000-80,000+..

    Documents worth having ready

    • Passport
    • Travel insurance with medical evacuation coverage
    • Return ticket
    • Prescriptions in English

    Local contacts in Fiji

    Emergency services

    911 (police/fire/ambulance) / 9170 (ambulance)

    Call 911. CWMH (Suva) and Lautoka Hospital handle major emergencies. Nadi has private clinics near tourist areas. Outer islands: nursing stations only.

    Pharmacies

    Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, Sat 8am-12pm. Hospital pharmacies have extended hours.

    Basic range available in towns. Very limited on outer islands.

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    What is the emergency number in Fiji?

    911 (police/fire/ambulance) or 9170 (ambulance) in Fiji. Call 911. CWMH (Suva) and Lautoka Hospital handle major emergencies. Nadi has private clinics near tourist areas. Outer islands: nursing stations only.

    How much does a Doctor visit cost in Fiji?

    Public: FJD 5-30 ($2-14). Private: FJD 80-250 ($36-113). Private consultations: FJD 80-250 ($36-113).

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    Sources: Fiji Ministry of Health, WHO Fiji, CDC Travelers' Health 2024, DFAT (Australia) Travel Advice Fiji

    Last reviewed: March 2026 by ViscaCare

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