On 17 August, ICDP is hosting a Women’s Health Awareness information session and morning tea for the Lavusa community in Nadi, Fiji.
The event will be led by ICDP’s Nadi Hub Coordinator, Shurti Kumar, alongside guest speaker Dr Bhawna Chand from Nadi Hospital. It builds on the success of ICDP’s earlier outreach session on financial literacy, also facilitated by Shurti, and aims to provide practical, accessible health information to local women in a warm and supportive setting.
Our guest speaker
Dr Bhawna Chand graduated with a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from Fiji National University in 2020. After completing her internship at Lautoka Hospital, she has served the Nadi community for the past four years as a medical officer. Passionate about patient education, Dr Chand is dedicated to empowering women with the knowledge and confidence to take control of their health.
What we will discuss
- Common health conditions affecting women
- Free tests and services available at public hospitals
- Digital health literacy: finding reliable health information online and avoiding misinformation
Why attend
- Ask your questions in a safe and supportive space
- Connect with free health resources and services
- Learn how to use mobile apps and the internet to stay informed and in control
The session continues Shurti’s work in creating a safe and informative space for women and health in Nadi. ICDP looks forward to continuing this vital dialogue to build lasting networks for women’s health awareness and wellbeing.
Read our event flyer for more information here.
