Suva: This week, UNICEF and the Government of Japan announced a new US$20.8 million partnership to support Pacific Island governments with their covid-19 preparedness and response efforts.
The Pacific Island countries are Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Republic of the Marshall Islands, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu.
"This support, in collaboration with UNICEF, follows the declaration earlier this month by the Prime Minister of Japan, Yoshihide Suga, at the 9th Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting (PALM9) to support covid-19 measures for the Pacific Island countries," said UNICEF in a press reelase on Monday.
The new project will promote water, sanitation, and hygiene in healthcare facilities through better access, improved infection prevention training and distribution of essential supplies including environmental cleaning and basic non-medical personal protective equipment.
In addition to water, sanitation and hygiene support, this project aims for a strong routine immunisation programme that will lead to a more effective COVID-19 preparedness and response plan.
Health workers will be supported through essential trainings to deliver COVID-19 vaccines and maintain cold chain equipment and in-country distribution of vaccines.
Through this funding support, Pacific Island countries will engage communities on the importance of being vaccinated to save lives as well as tackle misinformation.
Healthcare workers will also be provided technical support in using digital tools to help in the reporting and monitoring of the COVID-19 vaccination.
This four-year project continues the strong partnership Japan has with UNICEF to improve the lives of all children and their families living throughout the Pacific region.
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