10,000 swabs and viral transport equipment donated to Ministry of Health by Aus, NZ, WHO and UNICEF Pacific

More help has been provided to assist Fiji in its fight against COVID-19.

The Australian High Commission in Fiji joined the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, World Health Organisation and UNICEF Pacific in handing over 10,000 swabs and viral transport equipment to the Ministry of Health.

Head of Health Protection, Dr. Aalisha Sahukhan received the donation.

The Australian High Commission in Fiji says these high-quality swabs are an essential component of containing the spread of COVID-19 by allowing medical teams to collect samples in a timely manner.

Continuing to support the efforts of @FijianGovt in ensuring Fiji remains COVID free, Australia @WHO @MFATNZ & @UNICEF coordinated to hand over 10,000 swabs & viral transport kits to @MoHFiji. These high quality equipment will further assist @MOHFiji w/#COVID19 testing. #vuvale pic.twitter.com/7Xz0eIN0oO

— John Feakes (@AusHCFJ) June 15, 2020