James Fong

James Fong is a Fijian obstetrician-gynaecologist who serves as the Permanent Secretary (PS) for the Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MOHMS).[1]

James Fong
Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Health and Medical Services
Assumed office
October 2020
Acting: June 2020 – October 2020
Prime MinisterFrank Bainimarama
MinisterIfereimi Waqainabete
Personal details
NationalityFijian
Spouse(s)Monica Fong
Children1
EducationFiji National University (MBBS, MM)

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Fong led the COVID-19 Incidental Management Team (IMT) and is well known for giving COVID-19 updates in daily press briefings.[2]

Career and education

After completing his Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery and Master of Medicine in the Fiji National University, he became an Obstetrics and Gynecology specialist for thirty years. He later headed the Obstetrics and Gynacelogy Unit of the Colonial War Memorial Hospital.[3][4][5]

In February 2020, Fong was appointed to lead the COVID-19 Incidental Management Team (IMT) that dealt with the COVID-19 pandemic in Fiji which provided advice and recommendation to the Cabinet of Fiji.[3][6]

In June 2020, he was appointed as the Acting Permanent Secretary[3] till October 2020 in which his position as Permanent Secretary became official.[1]

Personal life

Fong hails from the village of Nabubu in Macuata with maternal links to Dogotuki in Vanua Levu. He attended Xavier College in Ba for his secondary level education and he is married to Monica Fong who is a Health System Coordinator for the World Health Organisation. They have one son.[1]

References
  1. Rabonu, Inoke (April 29, 2021). "10 Things You Might Not Know About The PS For Health And Medical Services- Dr James Fong". Fiji Sun. Retrieved May 2, 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. Hassan, Riaz (May 2, 2021). "PS Health – Press Statement 02-05-2021". Ministry of Health and Medical Services. Retrieved May 2, 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. Fijian Government (June 16, 2020). "Congratulations to Dr James Fong on his appointment as the new acting Permanent Secretary for Health and Medical Services, effective..." Facebook. Retrieved May 2, 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  4. "Fiji Obstetrics and Gynaecology Society (FOGS)". Figo. Retrieved May 2, 2021.
  5. "James FONG | HOD/Consultant | Bachelor of Medicine, Postgraduate diploma in Obstetrics and Gynaecology; Masters of Medicine in Obstetrics and Gynecology | Fiji". ResearchGate. Retrieved May 2, 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  6. "Pacific steps up preparedness against COVID-19". World Health Organization. Suva, Fiji. February 21, 2020. Retrieved May 2, 2021.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)


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