Wellbeing Minister, Doctor Ifereimi Waqainabete says Fiji is focusing to get 1.2 million dosages of the COVID-19 antibody as they intend to immunize 600,000 individuals in the country.
The primary dosages of the Oxford AstraZeneca antibody were directed to 10 bleeding edge laborers at the Nadi International Airport today.
Getting the main hit, Doctor Ratu Mara Vukivuki from the Lautoka Hospital featured that having the immunization is vital during this battle against COVID-19.
RFMF Head of COVID-19 Security Taskforce, Major Neumi Vakadewabuka additionally approached all Fijians to enroll to be immunized.
Specialist Waqainabete says they intend to give the main pokes to the 6,000 cutting edge laborers which incorporate wellbeing staff, air terminal and customs laborers and individuals from the restrained powers.
The subsequent hit will be given inside 8 to 10 weeks after the primary punch.
He likewise says they are trusting Fiji keeps on accepting the stock of more antibodies as they need to ensure we can give the second round of dosages.
The Health Minister says the principle issue is admittance to antibodies and alternatives to secure immunizations. It has been featured that the COVAX office may give 108,000 dosages to Fiji while the Minister for Economy had additionally expressed before that we have the ability to try and purchase the immunizations if the need emerges.
Specialist Waqainabete says it is basic to get the immunizations to help revamp our economy.
Specialist Waqainabete says it is imperative to enlist for the immunization interaction as nations would ultimately need to see the confirmation of individuals that they have been inoculated, and the Ministry can likewise rapidly find the individual to disclose to them they need to get the subsequent portion.
The principal ‘hits’ were controlled to: MOH – Dr Ratu Mara Vukivukisevu. MOH nurture – Pratika Singh. MOH Health reviewer – Setareki Raiula. RFMF’s Major Neumi Vakadewabuka. FRCS – Sanjeep Reddy. Hotelier – Daniel Roy. Fiji Airways Purser – Maria Vani. ATS Assistant Manager Passenger Services – Nairah Pakeezah Mohammed. Fiji Police Force Officer in Charge Border Police – Superintendent Aisake Kafoa. Fiji Airports – Joe Gray.-
-Fiji Village
