Signing of the Exchange of Notes for the “Project of Provision of Medical Containers to the Ministry of Health and Medical Services” funded under the Government of Japan’s Economic Social Development Programme (ESDP).
2023/8/2
On August 2, 2023, H.E. Mr. KAWAKAMI Fumihiro, Ambassador of Japan to the Republic of Fiji and Dr. James Fong, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health and Medical Services, signed an Exchange of Notes for the “Project of Provision of Medical Containers to the Ministry of Health and Medical Services” funded under Japan’s Economic and Social Development Programme (ESDP).
The funding of 150 million Yen ($2.5million FJD) will procure two medical containers, to support the development of Fiji’s medical services. These containers will allow them to be mobilised to be stationed as medical centers in disaster-affected and rural areas, where access to medical services is very limited.
Dr. Fong expressed his appreciation for the Japan’s support so far and he also says this partnership symbolizes of international cooperation by the Government of Japan.