20,000 pieces of PPE donated to Fiji Corrections Service

As part of its COVID-19 response in the Pacific, the International Committee of the Red Cross Donated more than 20,000 pieces of Personal Protective Equipment to the Fiji Corrections Service.

This includes protective gowns, aprons, face shields and face masks, gloves, caps and infrared thermometers that should help the FCS to remain prepared and ready to respond in case of need.

Fiji Corrections Service Senior Superintendent Deputy Commissioner, Apakuki Qura has thanked the International Committee of the Red Cross for its continuous support and said that the donations would be distributed to the various correction facilities.

International Committee of the Red Cross Head of Regional Delegation in the Pacific Vincent Ochilet said as part of its humanitarian activities, ICRC visits detainees to assess conditions and treatment while supporting Fiji Correction Services in reaching and maintaining international standards in detention.

Ochilet said Fiji has fortunately managed to contain COVID-19 well and prevent spread throughout the country and detainees and staff have remained safe.