Assistant Health Minister, Hon. Veena Bhatnagar launched Save the Children Fiji’s annual Race for Survival event dedicated to improving the health of children across the country.

More than 500 school children from Labasa and surrounds were involved in the 1500m relay race focused on bringing awareness to the impact of dry weather on children’s health across the country.

The Assistant Health Minister, Hon. Veena Bhatnagar officially launched the event and congratulated Save the Children Fiji for recognising the important role of children in society in Fiji.