Fiji
Dr Royford Magiri
- Dr Royford Magiri is a veterinarian by background and has just been employed as a veterinary microbiologist at the College of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry at FNU. Royford has recently completed a PhD in veterinary microbiology from University of Saskatchewan in Canada. Prior to that Royford was a clinical microbiology lecturer at the University of Nairobi veterinary school, clinical services department.
Dr Ravi Naidu
- Dr Ravi Naidu is a medical doctor and infectious disease specialist in Fiji. Ravi works as a physician and a consultant at the Colonial War Memorial hospital. Also, Ravi is the national AMR sub-committee chairperson on antimicrobial stewardship. Ravi leads the antimicrobial stewardship activities in hospitals and participates in the epidemiology and economics research, and also co-supervises students if needed.
Dr Eric Rafai
- Dr Eric Rafai is a medical doctor and a renowned epidemiologist in Fiji. Eric is the current head of research, innovation and data management in Fiji as well as the chairperson of national AMR committee. Previously, Eric was the deputy secretary of public health and was involved in various neglected tropical diseases initiatives. Eric represents NARC in the project, supports research activities and co-supervise students. Eric is responsible for the data management component of the project ensuring that information is well stored in Fiji, the messages are appropriate, and privacy maintained where required. Eric oversees the in-country innovation activities (i.e. diagnostics and data integration).
This CSIRO-led project is being delivered in partnership with the Fijian government, University of Technology Sydney, University of South Australia, Fiji National University and Xing Diagnostics.