PNG to get first delivery of COVID-19 Vaccines & Specialists from Australia this week
A flight from Australia is expected to arrive in Papua New Guinea with the first batch of COVID-19 vaccines as well as specialists to assist local specialists in responding to COVID-19.
The flight on Tuesday, 23rd of March will include the first delivery of vaccines for frontline health workers, with an initial rollout for the National Capital District.
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| Australian Military Aircraft. Photo. Australia High Commissioner - PNG |
In addition to AUSMAT specialists, today’s RAAF flight will also deliver three mobile storage units, which will support the vaccine rollout, and five community tents, which will provide multiple functions including triaging facilities, reception centers, and clinic spaces.
Australia is working with Papua New Guinea to support the Government’s response to a concerning spike in COVID-19 cases to help save lives and support its closest neighbor’s health system.
The Australian Government has agreed to a request for assistance and will partner with PNG on a comprehensive support package to help it respond to the crisis.
Australia is deploying a forward team of three AUSMAT health specialists to Port Moresby.
The specialists will work with Papua New Guinea health authorities on infection control, triage and emergency management, and public health measures.
A statement released today from the Australian High Commission in PNG says the AUSMAT deployed will follow quarantine arrangements agreed with the PNG Government.
Future priorities will be determined with Papua New Guinea’s Government.
NBC News/ PNG Today
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