GX Foundation partners with Fiji National University to boost public health training

Fiji National University (FNU) and the GX Foundation have formalized a partnership aimed at bolstering public health training and youth development in Fiji. The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed during an official visit by GX Foundation Chairman Leung Chun-ying and Chief Executive Officer Professor Emily Chan.

The collaboration will facilitate professional knowledge exchange, workshops, training programs, academic seminars, and joint research. This initiative is expected to generate new opportunities for students and cultivate future talent for Fiji's public health sector. Professor Emily Chan and FNU Pro-Vice-Chancellor Dr. Isimeli Waibuta Tagicakiverata formally signed the agreement.

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The partnership is particularly important because of the shared challenges faced by Pacific Island countries, including vector-borne diseases, environmental health issues and disaster preparedness.

Leung Chun-ying highlighted the significance of the partnership in addressing the shared challenges faced by Pacific Island countries. These include issues such as vector-borne diseases, environmental health concerns, and disaster preparedness. He emphasized that the collaboration will provide students with practical skills and support research crucial for global efforts against vector-borne diseases.

During his visit, Leung also met with senior FNU officials to discuss the GX Foundation's ongoing work in public health assistance, disease prevention, and youth engagement across various nations. This partnership with FNU follows similar educational and public health collaborations the GX Foundation has established with universities in Hong Kong, Timor-Leste, and Kazakhstan, underscoring its commitment to international cooperation in these critical areas.

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The collaboration would help equip students with practical skills while supporting research that can contribute to global efforts to combat vector-borne diseases.