Publication
Summary of publication
Australia is Fiji's primary partner in the health sector. Australia's Support to Fiji's Health Sector (The “Fiji Health Program” or “FHP”) is implemented by the Fiji Program Support Facility. The FHP works in partnership with the Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) to:
- Reform public health services to provide a population-based approach for disease and the climate crisis;
- Increase access to quality, safe and patient focused clinical services; and
- Drive efficient and effective management of the health system.
In March 2022, DFAT commissioned a Strategic Review of the FHP to review Australia's current bilateral health program assistance to Fiji based on lessons learnt during Phase 1 (2017- 2021) and evidence of what is or is not working well; and provide advice on FHP's Phase 2 assistance (2022-2024) including suggesting policy and program focus areas.
The review found that the FHP was generally working well and investing in areas that are appropriate and contributing to broader, longer-term organisational strengthening of MHMS; that individual activities had a direct, clear and measurable output / outcomes focus.; and that a strong, growing evidence base was being used to support program improvements and risk management.
The review also made suggestions for program improvements, including encouraging MHMS implementation of strategies supported by FHP; the need for a more detailed gender equality, disability and social inclusion (GEDSI) situational analysis and a roadmap; and the need to incorporate transition and handover planning to MHMS as part of activity designs
DFAT's management response responds to the twenty-eight recommendations made in the Strategic Review. The review has informed a Design Update for this program.
Full publication
- Strategic Review of Fiji Health Program [DOCX 682 KB]
- Strategic Review of Fiji Health Program [PDF 997 KB]