Search continues for 6 missing persons in Lau

Search continues for 6 missing persons in Lau

Search continues for 6 missing persons in Lau

NZ joins search for missing health workers

The New Zealand Defence Force arrives tomorrow morning to support the Government and Fiji Navy in searching for the missing medical personnel. Joint search and rescue operations have intensified following the disappearance of the Lakeba Medical Team in Lau waters, with national and international assets deployed. Government officials, emergency services, and international partners are coordinating […]

EMERGENCY RESPONSE INITIATED FOR HEALTHCARE WORKERS MISSING OUT AT SEA – HEALTH FIJI

PUBLIC ADVISORY #35 | 30 July 2026. The Ministry of Health and Medical Services is relieved that the boat handler for MD Ono-i-Lau has been found this morning, however six more healthcare workers remain missing out in Lau Waters. The six healthcare workers consist of a Medical Officer, Dental Officer, Charge Nurse, Peer Educator, Health Inspector and a Dental Assistant who were part of a medical outreach team. The team departed Moce at 7:00am ye…