HEALTH & MEDICAL CARE --------------------- FIJI HAS AN EFFECTIVE WESTERN STYLE MEDICAL SYSTEM ALTHOUGH LOCAL PEOPLE STILL BELIEVE IN THE EFFICACY OF AGE OLD HERBAL REMEDIES. HOSPITALS ARE LOCATED IN THE MAJOR CENTERS AND THERE ARE HEALTH CENTRES IN RURAL AREAS. HOTELS USUALLY HAVE A NURSE ON THE PREMISES AND A DOCTOR ON CALL. MEDICAL INSURANCE IS RECOMMENDED.