RCBI Delivers on Promise:
5 Dialysis Machines to Ba Kidney Dialysis Centre (BKDC) in Lautoka awaiting installation
The Rotary Club Of Brisbane International (RCBI) is proud to announce the successful delivery of five complete dialysis machines to the Ba Kidney Dialysis Centre in Fiji. In addition to the Dialysis machine 6 Dialysis day beds and hospital beds were allocated to BKDC together with medical PPE. This life-changing initiative marks the fulfillment of a heartfelt project and vision led by our President, Madhuri Jogia Azam.
The container reached Lautoka last month and has reached all recipients.
This achievement would not have been possible without the unwavering support of our key partner, Someone Who Cares, Rama Krishna Mission and the tireless efforts of Past President and International Projects Director, Rajnish Padarath , who played a vital role in navigating logistics and negotiations.
A heartfelt Vinaka Vakalevu to our Rotary partners in Fiji:
Management and Team of Credit Corporation (Fiji) Pte Limited, for providing storage facility and assisting in devanning of container.
Labasa Rotary Club, for their invaluable assistance with customs clearance.
Lautoka Rotary Club, for their generous help with storage and distribution of all medical supplies.
In addition to the Ba Special School equipment and educational supplies, we’re delighted to share that the Golden Age Home, an aged care facility in Lautoka, received an ECG machine, hospital beds, and a wheelchair—helping bring dignity and care to our elderly.
Another ECG machine was also delivered to the Labasa wellness Clinic, further strengthening medical services in the north.
Dr. Dur Samy of BKDC has shared that, thanks to this generous contribution from RCBI, patients from Ba, Tavua, and Rakiraki will now be able to receive dialysis treatment at a significantly subsidised fee, based on eligibility.
President Madhuri Azam extends her deepest gratitude to all RCBI members who helped load the container, and to the staff at the Rotary Australia Repurposing Equipment (RARE) facility for their invaluable assistance in storing and preparing the shipment.
The container also carried educational equipment donated to the Ba Special School, thanks to the thoughtful contribution from Calamvale Special School. In addition text books and other fiction and non fiction books were sent which will be distributed in schools in the western area of Viti Levu.
As we visited the facilities on 13th of June, we could really see the direct impact our community here has made in so many lives.
This remarkable project is a testament to the power of partnerships, compassion, and Rotary’s enduring commitment to “Service Above Self.”
Heartfelt thank you and Vinaka to everyone who sponsored our events, attended our Gala and Bohemian Sundowner, plus donated generously to RCBI… Together, we are bringing hope and healing—and a touch of magic—to communities in need & Turning Conversations into Action.
