EU says Fiji will receive 108,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccines under the COVAX Facility

EU says Fiji will receive 108,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccines under the COVAX Facility

By Semi Turaga
Sunday 07/03/2021
[Image: eeas.com]

The European Union says Fiji will receive 108,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccines under the COVAX Facility which is a global initiative aimed at making sure low and middle-income countries get access to the vaccines.

The European Union and its member states as well as the European Union Investment Bank are some of the lead contributors to the COVAX Facility.

Fiji is the first Pacific island country to receive the vaccines through the facility and the 12,000 doses received last night will allow the start of the vaccination campaign in Fiji with those most at risk.

The EU says this delivery is part of the first wave of arrival that will continue in the coming months.

The Deputy Head of the European Union Delegation for the Pacific, Dr Erja Askola says the European Union is proud to join the Government of Fiji, the UN agencies and bilateral donors to make this happen.

Askola says they have contributed over FJD 5.4 billion to this facility to ensure international vaccine solidarity.

She says the first batch of vaccines is only the beginning and there will be much more.

The COVAX Facility aims to purchase 2 billion vaccine doses by the end of 2021, including at least 1.3 billion doses for low and middle-income country.

FEATURE NEWS
Fiji and U.S strengthen partnership in trade, investment and security
Fiji and the U.S. have partnered in key areas such as trade and investment, with the most recent being security cooperation. During a meeting with...
11 hours ago
LATEST NEWS
Trump revokes Biden’s security clearance and access to intelligence briefings
US President Donald Trump has revoked former President Joe Biden's security clearance and access to daily intelligence briefings after his ...
11 hours ago

New desks and chairs enhance learning at Naqara Primary School in Kadavu
Good news for the students of Naqara Primary School in Ono, Kadavu as they have received much-needed classroom furniture including desks and ...
11 hours ago

Coalition Govt assures to work on issues in the CWM Hospital’s Cardiac Unit
The Coalition Government has assured to work on issues in the Cardiac Unit at the CWM Hospital following a visit by Acting Prime Minister and ...
11 hours ago

FCS responds to concerns raised by FMA on termination of Medical Officer
The Fiji Corrections Service has responded to the concerns raised by the Fiji Medical Association regarding the termination of a medical officer ...
15 hours ago

Suva residents take advantage of free health screenings at World Harvest Centre
People turned up in numbers for the health expo that is currently underway at the World Harvest Centre Car Park in Suva, taking the opportunity to ...
15 hours ago



fijivillage Straight Talk with Vijay Narayan
Latest Videos

Stay tuned for the latest news on our radio stations

CFL radio frequencies
yb
IN DEPTH
Health Minister Dr Lalabalavu on fijivillage Straight Talk with Vijay Narayan
Health Minister, Doctor Ratu Atonio Lalabalavu on fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay ...
3 days ago

PM Rabuka on fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan
Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka on fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan. The in-depth interview will focus on many issues facing the ...
8 days ago

Perth 7s 2025
The Fiji Airways Men’s National 7s side finished in 5th place at the HSBC Perth 7s after defeating France 17-5 in the 5th place ...
9 days ago

TOP