SOPs have been developed and are being followed for procurement of medicines and equipment – Health Minister
Delay in delivery of drugs shows the lack of commitment by the Ministry or lack of funds - Qereqeretabua
SOPs have been developed and are being followed for procurement of medicines and equipment – Health Minister
Delay in delivery of drugs shows the lack of commitment by the Ministry or lack of funds - Qereqeretabua
Lenora Qereqeretabua and Minister for Health Doctor Ifereimi Waqainabete
Minister for Health Doctor Ifereimi Waqainabete says standard operating procedures have been developed and are being followed for procurement of medicines and equipment however National Federation Party MP Lenora Qereqeretabua says a delay and shortages in the delivery of drugs anytime shows the lack of commitment by the Ministry of Health or the lack of money coming from the Ministry of Economy.
Fiji Department of Information
Inter-island vessels
docked at Port Mua-i-Walu. Picture: FT FILE/ANA MADIGIBULI
The Ministry of Commerce, Trade, Tourism and Transport (MCTTT) in consultation with the Fiji Police Force, Ministry of Health & Medical Services (MOHMS) and other relevant stakeholders have established the following protocols which shall apply to all trucks and cargo transported on RORO and Conventional Vessels for inter-island services.
This Protocol supersedes clause 3 (f) of the Protocols published on Wednesday 21st April 2021 by the MCTTT.
MOVEMENT OF TRUCKS AND OR CARGO
a) All Vessel Operators must allow designated commercial goods trucks (only) with its drivers to board the vessel;
Talebula Kate
15 May, 2021, 10:00 pm
Part of the 10,000 doses of Australian-manufactured Astra Zeneca vaccines at the Nadi International Airport. Picture: SUPPLIED
An additional 10,000 doses of the Australian-manufactured AstraZeneca vaccine arrived into the country last night.
According to the Australian High Commission in Fiji the doses arrived into Nadi to further assist the Fijian Government’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout.
“We know this is a difficult time for our Fijian vuvale who are battling the recent COVID-19 outbreak and we want you to know Australia stands ready to support in whatever way we can – these latest doses are part of this support,” the Commission stated on its official Facebook page – Australia in Fiji.
No Lockdown For Suva This Weekend- Dr Fong This message was shared as a post on the Ministry of Health s Facebook page this afternoon. by jennis naidu and rosi doviverata
07 May 2021 13:32
This was confirmed by the Permanent Secretary for Health and Medical Services, Dr James Fong.
This message was shared as a post on the Ministry of Health’s
Facebook page this afternoon.
-Dr James Fong –
Suva residents expected the same this weekend and were out early to stock up.
Long lines were observed at all supermarkets in the capital.
Yesterday Dr Fong had announced 4 new COVID-19 cases.
One of four is a 47-year-old nurse at the Raiwaqa Health Centre.
10,000 AstraZeneca Vaccines Arrive From Australia The Australian Defence Force Royal Australian Air Force aircraft flew in the AstraZeneca vaccines, inclusive of humanitarian supplies yesterday. by jennis naidu
10,000 doses of the Australian manufactured AstraZeneca vaccines arrived into the country last night.
The ADF Royal Australian Air Force aircraft flew in the AstraZeneca vaccines, inclusive of humanitarian supplies yesterday.
These supplies included:
✔ 1,300kg of Australian-provided medical supplies (biohazard bags and pipettes), PPE (gloves, gowns and masks) ;
✔ 640kg of Fijian Government-procured medical supplies and PPE (biohazard bags, pipettes and gowns); and
✔ 30 tents provided by UNICEF Pacific for use as field clinics (if required).