On 1 July 2019, the Yavusa o Navakavu Development Trust met with the Minister for Health – Hon Dr Ifereimi Waqainabete to explore partnership in the construction of a new community medical facility by Ridgeview Estate Limited. On 7 June 2019, during the Navakavu Day 2019 Celebrations, Mr Anthony Ah Koy a Director of Ridgeview presented to the Goneturaga na Rokobaleni of the Yavusa o Navakavu a Project Commitment Letter for Ridgeview to participate in the Navakavu Qoi – Health Centre Project. Ridgeview will be constructing the Sir James Michael Ah Koy Health Centre in Navakavu which would take 6-12 months from the commencement of construction.
Dr Waqainabete welcomed the members of the Navakavu Trust and was very supportive towards the Project stating that accessibility of health services is a key priority for the Government. The Government plans to develop a medical centre to support the wider Naboro and Veisari community currently using the Lami Health Centre. Advisor to the Navakavu Development Trust, Mr Jovilisi Suveinakama said during the meeting that the initiative is in line with Goal 3 of the Navakavu Strategy 2018-2022 which aims to ensure a more accessible health service for the people of Navakavu and the surrounding communities.
The Minister plans to travel to the site of the new Sir James Michael Ah Koy Health Centre in Navakavu next week.