Australia and New Zealand should pay training costs of Fiji's nurses

Updated May 15, 2008 12:08:51

The Fiji Nursing Association has called on developed countries to contribute to the training costs of Fiji's Nurses.The Association says the exodus of skilled Fijian nurses to countries like Australia and New Zealand is a drain on the economy.It says Fiji faces a severe nursing shortage if the exodus continues.

Presenter: Barbara Heggen
Speaker:Kuini Lutua, General Secretary of the Fiji Nursing Association

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