Health Department

Mission

To continue to promote the image of the council by providing efficient and effective services to the general public and work in partnership with the community to protect the environment, provide healthy and safe lifestyle for all.

Vision

To ensure that citizens of Lautoka city cooperate with the council by abiding with the various legislations and policies to secure a cleaner environment and healthier population.

Values

ensure that the citizens are well informed about the council’s initiatives, policies and relevant legislations.
embrace sound management and operation practice whereby all concerns raised by the citizens are addressed promptly and effectively.
discharge duties with due diligence, accountability and transparency.
promote Lautoka as “Ever Green, Ever Clean, Lautoka City” to members of public and visitors.

Service

Department Services and Operations

The Health Department is responsible for the following functions and services:

1. Enforcement of Legislations

Food Safety Act 2003, Public Health Act 111, Food Safety Regulation 2009, Food
Establishment (Grading ) Regulation 2012, Litter Act 2008, Local Government Act Cap 125, Open fire Bylaw, Animal Bylaw, garbage Bylaw, National Building Code, Tobacco Control Act 2010/Tobacco Control Regulation 2012, Environment Management Act 2005 and other relevant By-Laws and Regulations pertaining to environmental health.
Investigation of public health complaints such as overgrown grass in vacant lots, food, poultry, litter, improper disposal of wastewater, open fire, sewage overflows, etc. and take appropriate actions.
Institute respective intimation, Statutory and fixed penalty notices and institute legal action upon non-compliances
Systematic inspections of premises for issuance/renewal of health license and health permits.

2. Solid Waste Management

Waste Minimization and Recycling promotion (3Rs Initiatives) including clean schools program, home composting, market waste composting, green waste chipping, promotion of eco bags, recycling, etc.
Operation and management of Vunato Disposal Site considering the environmental concerns and at the same time maintain a sound operation budget.
Ensure proper record keeping of waste disposal data using the weighbridge system.
Ensure transparent and fair disposal fee (tipping fee) using the computerized weighbridge systems.
Garbage collection Services (Monday to Saturday for industrial/commercial/Hospital), twice weekly for residential areas and daily for schools (Monday to Friday).
Monitor waste management system of industrial premises and liaise with Department of Environment where necessary.

3. Food Safety Programs

Systematic inspections of premises for issuance/renewal of health license and health permits for exports.
Food Safety Monitoring and surveillance works
Food and water sampling works.
Conduct grading exercises for eateries
Awareness and training of food businesses and food handlers.
Investigate and address food complaints

4. Building Works

5. Disease Surveillance and Monitoring Works

6. Public Amenities/Facility upkeep, cleanliness and hygiene

Inspection of public places such as roads, parks, gardens, footpath, waterways, gullies, reserves, foreshore, etc
Monitoring of the environment and health issues at the Market and Bus terminal.
Systematic inspection of all public conveniences to ensure that it is operated and maintained in clean and hygienic condition at all times under user pay concept.
Systematic inspection of all public conveniences to ensure that it is maintained in clean and hygienic condition at all times.
Routine inspection of drains, parks, road reserves, footpaths, walkways, gulley gratings, foreshores and creeks and referral of complaints to Engineering Department and Maintenance Supervisor or other agencies wherever necessary.

7. Health promotion and awareness Programs

Other Works include:

Public Convenience:

Council maintains and provides public convenience services on a user-pay concept from Sugar City Mall, Market, Bus Station, Narara Parade and Tukani Car park. The services is free for market vendors, children and handicapped citizens. However, Public Convenience services from other locations around the city is free of charge. Please click on the following link below to view all the public toilets within our municipality and the charges where applicable: