The vaccination rollout in in Tonga’s northerly islands got underway this week at Niuatoputapu High School.
Japan provided 36,800 doses of AstraZeneca vaccine to Tonga via COVAX.
Some of the vaccines from that consignment are being administered for the first rollout in the two remote islands.
Japan’s Ambassador to Tonga Kensaku Munenaga said they are grateful to be able to contribute to the well-being of the people in the Niuas.
“I hope the vaccines will protect the lives of Tongan people who are, I believe, the best friend of Japanese people.”
