Litia Narube — The Association Specialists

Litia Narube

Fiji National University, NA, Fiji

Dr. Litia Narube is a Specialist Obstetrician & Gynaecologist, and Assistant Professor at Fiji National University, with over 20 years of experience in clinical practice and medical education. She has served as a senior medical officer at Lautoka Hospital and at Colonial War Memorial Hospital, contributing extensively to women’s health services in Fiji. Her academic and professional work focuses on maternal health, reproductive care, and cervical cancer prevention. Dr. Narube is an active member of the Fiji Obstetrics & Gynecology Society and affiliate member to the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG). She also serves on Fiji’s inaugural Parole Board, reflecting her commitment to broader public service and governance. She collaborates with Fiji’s Ministry of Health and international partners such as UNFPA, RANZCOG, AOFOG and the International Federation of Obstetricians and Gynaecology to strengthen reproductive health programs and advance the national goal of eliminating cervical cancer by 2030 especially with the ongoing threat of climate change. She is also a trainer for ADB’s Women’s Leadership and Climate Resilience Training Her expertise and dedication to the field are evident in her active participation in health research and policy discussions. As a mentor and educator, she is privileged to be training the next generation of respectful healthcare professionals in the Pacific region and is committed to advancing climate-resilient leadership and the integration of Gender Equality and Social Inclusion principles.