The Minister for Public Service, Poseci Bune has confirmed that the Fiji Nursing Association has approached for the Government with new proposal.

Speaking to Village Bune said that executives have approached them today for further dialogue.

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According to Bune, talks will be held between the Permanent Secretary, Taina Tagicakibau and executives of the Fiji Nursing Association and general Secretary, Kuini Lutua.

Comments from Lutua are expected later today.

Meanwhile, the Health Ministry confirms that operations at the various hospitals are continuing and the nurse work force is increasing everyday. It has been confirmed that all the orderlies remain at work while two nurses who were on strike returned to work at the Lautoka Hospital last night.