Fiji’s High Commission Mobilises Assistance for National Response to COVID-19

The Fiji High Commission in India (FHCI) in partnership with its networks in New Delhi has coordinated assistance to support Fiji’s national response to COVID-19.

The Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) consignment which was recently mobilised by the Fiji High Commission, consisted of 5000 N95 face masks, 5000 three-ply surgical masks, 50 boxes of surgical gloves and face shields to assist the Ministry of Health and Medical Services’ response to contain the pandemic.

Fiji’s High Commissioner to India, Mr Kamlesh Prakash extended his appreciation to Dr Madhu Handa from Moolchand Hospital for the timely collaboration, which enabled this mobilisation of Personal Protective Equipment to Fiji. He added that this initiative complements the efforts of Fiji’s frontline workers in providing health care service to the nation.

Dr Handa, who originally hails from Fiji, said she is grateful for the opportunity to reach out and give back to Fiji at this time of great need.

In a similar initiative, the Fiji High Commission in India collaborated with Medivisor Health in India and mobilised a donation of 5,000 face masks to Fiji.

High Commissioner Prakash also expressed his appreciation to the Director of Medivisor Health, Mr Kumar Sushant and Manager of International Department at Artemis Hospital, Mr Abhishek Kumar for their timely support and generosity in providing accommodation to Fijian patients and their families upon completion of their medical treatment in India.

Medivisor Health provided 3 weeks of free accommodation while Artemis Hospital gave a week’s free accommodation to the Fijian nationals, and thereafter at discounted rates.

He said Fiji’s High Commission in India provides such additional support to Fijian nationals in India, together with consular services which is an important component of their role. Additionally, he also thanked Capajet for delivering the consignment of PPEs to Fiji without any freight charges.

High Commissioner Prakash reaffirmed the Fiji High Commission’s commitment to pursue opportunities to further support Fiji’s response to contain the pandemic, ultimately advancing economic recovery and building back better.

He said there are potential areas of collaboration currently pursued with the Government of India, based on Fiji’s national priorities which have been communicated to the Indian counterparts. He added that Fiji and India are good friends with greater opportunities for more engagements in the future.