The president of Fiji's Medical Association says the Ministry of Health is trying to address a number of problems that exist at some of the country's hospitals, as highlighted by a Fiji political group.
The United Front for a Democratic Fiji, says despite the Bainimarama regime being in control for the past seven years, health services are a disgrace and they are calling for the minister of health, Dr Neil Sharma, to resign.
The group found on visiting the Lautoka and Colonial War Memorial Hospitals, a range of issues, including shortages of drugs, not enough specialists, and a lack of expertise to fix equipment.
The president of the Medical Association, Dr James Fong, says the Ministry of Health is trying to do something about it.
"There is a sense of urgency, especially as of late. I know that people do get a bit annoyed about the state of some of our major hospitals. In many of our discussions this has been discussed and there have been efforts to try and ensure that we have a planned approach to any upgrade."
Dr James Fong says construction has started on increasing the number of operating theatres at the CWM hospital.
