Overview

Australia is Fiji's primary partner in the health sector and is responding to Fiji’s most acute health priorities. Our support is aligned with the priorities of Fiji's Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS).

We support Fiji's health security through our disaster response programs, partnership with the World Health Organisation, Pacific Regional Health Program, antimicrobial research. 

Related initiatives

Fiji Health Program

Up to $40.9 million, 2017-2024

Australia’s Fiji Health Program (FHP) is strongly aligned with Fiji's MHMS Strategic Plan. The strategic focus areas are intended to enhance curative and preventive health services in partnership with MHMS through quality investments. The program works at three levels of the health system: national systems, health providers, and communities. 

Australia-Fiji Health Program

Up to $45 million, 2025-2034

Australia will build on FHP and provide $45 million under the Australia-Fiji Health Program (AFHP) starting from 2025 to 2034. AFHP will support MHMS in digital health and supply chain management, increased focus on primary health care, non-communicable diseases and sexual reproductive health and rights. 

Related documents

Fiji Health Program Design Update (2022)

Supporting programs

As well as our Fiji-specific programs, Australia supports health security priorities through the following regional, global and international initiatives, all of which operate in Fiji.

• The Australian Red Cross Partnership and Australia Humanitarian Partnership (AHP)
• Support for World Health Organisation Western Pacific Regional Office
• The Australian NGO Cooperation Program
• ACIAR health systems strengthening antimicrobial research