Fiji Launches First National Family Planning Policy 2025–2030

The Ministry of Health and Medical Services today launched Fiji’s first-ever National Family Planning Policy 2025–2030 at the Grand Pacific Hotel in Suva.

The landmark event was officiated by the Minister for Health and Medical Services, Hon. Ratu Atonio Lalabalavu, and brought together a wide cross-section of stakeholders, reflecting strong national and international commitment to reproductive health and rights.

In attendance were Ms. Bidisha Pillai from the UNFPA Sub-Regional Office for the Pacific, Dr. Samukeliso Dube, Executive Director of Family Planning 2030, as well as representatives of UN agencies, development partners, civil society, and non-governmental organisations.

Senior government officials including Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection Hon. Sashi Kiran, Assistant Minister of Health and Medical Services Hon. Penioni Ravunawa, and the Permanent Secretary for Health and Medical Services were also present, alongside members of the media and the public.

According to the Ministry, the policy sets out a national vision to empower every Fijian with access to high-quality, affordable, and inclusive family planning services.

Hon. Lalabalavu reiterated the Government’s commitment to advancing sexual and reproductive health, reducing teenage pregnancies, and ensuring equitable healthcare for women, adolescents, people with disabilities, and those in rural and maritime areas.

The Ministry acknowledged the continued support of the Government of Australia through the Transformative Agenda and the leadership of UNFPA in strengthening Fiji’s health systems.

It also recognised the partnership with Family Planning 2030 in accelerating access to voluntary, rights-based family planning in line with Fiji’s Sustainable Development Goals.

The new policy outlines four national commitments: improving accessibility and inclusivity, revitalising service quality, enhancing services for vulnerable populations, and integrating family planning into disaster response and recovery efforts.

Hon. Lalabalavu called on all sectors—including faith-based groups, community leaders, educators, healthcare workers, parents, and especially youth—to unite in supporting the initiative.

“This policy is our collective step forward in ensuring that every individual has the right, the knowledge, and the means to plan their future with dignity,” he said.