Colonial War Memorial Hospital
Colonial War Memorial Hospital, in collaboration with the CAH community in Fiji, is implementing a capacity-building project aimed at improving access to essential medicines and strengthening education and awareness for families affected by Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH). With only ten known CAH patients in Fiji, most of whom are children, this initiative addresses a critical need for more equitable, informed, and accessible care.
The project will support efforts to ensure that families can reliably access life-sustaining treatment through improved coordination between healthcare providers, clinical teams, and support networks. In addition, the initiative will focus on developing and translating culturally appropriate educational materials into Fijian and Hindi to empower caregivers, enhance treatment adherence, and raise public understanding of CAH.
Key activities include distributing translated information booklets and flyers, supporting the hospital in strengthening supply pathways for essential medications, and engaging caregivers and healthcare providers in knowledge-sharing opportunities. If feasible, a community event may be held during CAH Awareness Month in June to connect families, share information, and promote public dialogue about CAH.
The CAH community in Fiji faces several challenges, including inconsistent access to treatment, a lack of disease-specific information in local languages, and limited awareness within the broader healthcare system. By addressing these issues, the project seeks to reduce stigma, promote timely and effective care, and ensure families feel informed and supported.
Through collaboration with national hospitals, healthcare workers, and community leaders, this project will lay the foundation for long-term, sustainable support for individuals living with CAH in Fiji. The ultimate goal is to improve health outcomes, reduce preventable mortality, and build a stronger, more informed CAH community.
The project will support efforts to ensure that families can reliably access life-sustaining treatment through improved coordination between healthcare providers, clinical teams, and support networks. In addition, the initiative will focus on developing and translating culturally appropriate educational materials into Fijian and Hindi to empower caregivers, enhance treatment adherence, and raise public understanding of CAH.
Key activities include distributing translated information booklets and flyers, supporting the hospital in strengthening supply pathways for essential medications, and engaging caregivers and healthcare providers in knowledge-sharing opportunities. If feasible, a community event may be held during CAH Awareness Month in June to connect families, share information, and promote public dialogue about CAH.
The CAH community in Fiji faces several challenges, including inconsistent access to treatment, a lack of disease-specific information in local languages, and limited awareness within the broader healthcare system. By addressing these issues, the project seeks to reduce stigma, promote timely and effective care, and ensure families feel informed and supported.
Through collaboration with national hospitals, healthcare workers, and community leaders, this project will lay the foundation for long-term, sustainable support for individuals living with CAH in Fiji. The ultimate goal is to improve health outcomes, reduce preventable mortality, and build a stronger, more informed CAH community.