The Health Ministry is hopeful that the interim government will allocate over $150 million for next year's National Budget.
Permanent Secretary Dr. Lepani Waqatakirewa said health should also be given the top priority as it needs improvement.
The interim government allocated $150.8 million in this years revised budget for the Health Ministry.
The Fiji Teachers Union has called on the Interim Finance Minister to stick to his promise that Civil servants will be paid the four percent paycut for next years National budget.
Union's General Secretary, Agni Deo Singh said while the Interim Government has a lot to do in other areas, it should not forget the educators and the full restoration should be made.
Interim Finance Minister, Mahendra Chaudhry will deliver the National Budget address at 11 o’clock this morning.
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