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Health Care in Nadi

By Betsy Burlingame

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Summary: Health Care in Nadi: Locate providers, hospitals, and medical centers to find the best health services available for expats and nomads.

Nadi has a public and private healthcare system that provides medical care to its citizens and visitors. The public healthcare system is called the Ministry of Health and Medical Services and is used by both locals and foreigners. People generally recommend using public hospitals in Nadi for serious medical emergencies and major surgery, as they are well-equipped and staffed with experienced medical professionals. The public hospitals in Nadi are clean and well-maintained, and foreigners are allowed to use the public healthcare system in Fiji. However, many expats and digital nomads prefer to use private hospitals for serious medical emergencies and major surgery, as they offer more personalized care and a higher level of comfort.

Hospitals and Clinics for Expats in Nadi

There are several recommended clinics and hospitals in Nadi for expats and digital nomads. The Nadi Hospital is a public hospital located in the center of Nadi, and it offers a wide range of medical services. The Nadi Medical Centre is a private hospital located in the Nadi Town area, and it specializes in general medical care and minor surgeries. The Lautoka Hospital is a public hospital located about 20 minutes away from Nadi by car, and it offers a wide range of medical services. The Lautoka Medical Centre is a private hospital located in the Lautoka area, and it specializes in general medical care and minor surgeries.

Emergency Services in Nadi

Nadi has an ambulance service that can be called in an emergency. The ambulance service is reliable and usually arrives quickly. The number to call for an ambulance is 917.

Health Insurance Companies in Nadi

The most popular private health insurers in Nadi are BSP Life, Fiji National Provident Fund, and Southern Cross Health Society. These companies provide health insurance to both locals and foreigners. Expats and digital nomads typically use these companies for their health insurance needs, although some may opt for specialized expat health insurance providers.

About the Author

Betsy Burlingame Betsy Burlingame is the Founder and President of Expat Exchange and is one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. She launched Expat Exchange in 1997 as her Master's thesis project at NYU. Prior to Expat Exchange, Betsy worked at AT&T in International and Mass Market Marketing. She graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University with a BA in International Business and German.

Some of Betsy's articles include 12 Best Places to Live in Portugal, 7 Best Places to Live in Panama and 12 Things to Know Before Moving to the Dominican Republic. Betsy loves to travel and spend time with her family. Connect with Betsy on LinkedIn.


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