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Australia donates essential COVID-19 medical supplies [1]

Nuku'alofa, Tonga

Thursday, December 2, 2021 - 21:15.  Updated on Friday, December 3, 2021 - 09:37.

Australian High Commissioner HE Rachael Moore and Ministry of Health CEO Dr Siale 'Akau'ola with the medical supplies from Australia at Fua'amotu International Airport. 30 November 2021. Photo: AHC Facebook
 
Essential COVID-19 supplies and oxygen equipment was donated to the Ministry of Health from the Government of Australia, after the cargo arrived on November 30 at Fua'amotu International Airport.
 
Australian High Commissioner H.E. Rachael Moore handed over the consignment of medical supplies worth AUD$224,000 to the CEO for Health, Dr Siale ‘Akau’ola. 

He thanked Australia for its continued support especially in Tonga's COVID-19 preparedness efforts.

"They have been very helpful and these PPE and medical supplies are truly appreciated," said Dr 'Akau'ola .

The 3.7 tonne consignment arrived on a Qantas flight, included PPE kits, serology point of care COVID-19 test kits and oxygen concentrators. 

The High Commissioner reaffirmed Australia’s commitment to the Pacific and responding to this pandemic in a regional way.

“It is only in true partnership that we can move forward through these challenges. We will continue to respond to Tonga’s needs and look forward to continuing to support your health system strengthening efforts.”

The critical COVID-19 medical supplies and oxygen equipment is for the country to be better prepared in the event of an outbreak of COVID-19.

Tonga is the first recipient of these preparedness packages in the Pacific.

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Tonga [3]
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