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Fiji has the capability to manufacture hygiene products locally - Waqainabete

Fiji has the capability to manufacture hygiene products locally - Waqainabete

By Tifa Vataiki
22/06/2020
Minister of Health Doctor Ifereimi Waqainabete

Minister of Health Doctor Ifereimi Waqainabete has commended local companies for coming up with innovative ways to help the Ministry battle COVID-19.

Dr Waqainabete says there has been an increase in local manufacturing of hygiene products and hand sanitizers to cater for the growing demand during this COVID-19 period.

He adds that this shows the capability of the country not only in its distribution process but also the manufacturing aspect of making hygienic products.

Meanwhile, the Ministry of Health has received $10,000 worth of assistance from Kaks Marketing which included items like hand sanitizers, toilet tissues, commercial and industrial cleaning chemicals.

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