COVID-19: Domestic Violence The Ugly Side To Lockdowns Sadly, Dr Fong said the Prime Minister is right and during times of crisis, these horrific crimes occur more often. by fonua talei
2021-06-02
Anyone experiencing domestic violence during this lockdown period is encouraged to call the National Domestic Violence Helpline on 1560 for help.
For Child Helpline cases please call 1325.
Permanent Secretary for Health and Medical Services Dr James Fong highlighted the message by Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama that domestic violence is an ugly scourge in our society.
Sadly, Dr Fong said the Prime Minister is right and during times of crisis, these horrific crimes occur more often.
Please call 1560 or 1325 if you are facing domestic violence during this lockdown – Dr Fong
Please call 1560 or 1325 if you are facing domestic violence during this lockdown – Dr Fong
Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong.
Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong is urging everyone, if you, or someone you know, is experiencing domestic violence, please call the National Domestic Violence Helpline number 1560, or the child helpline at 1325.
He says help will come to you.
Doctor Fong says when it comes to COVID, staying at home is the safest course for all of us but in Fiji and around the world, we know there is an ugly side to lockdown measures.
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Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong. [Image: Fijian Government]
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