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The World Health Organization’s Division of Pacific Technical Support based in Suva, Fiji, and the WHO Country Liaison Office in Tonga are working to meet these varied needs alongside partners like the government of the United Kingdom (UK).

During the handover ceremony Monday, China’s Ambassador to Tonga Cao Xiaolin said Tonga and China are good brothers and sisters who always help take good care of each other.

“As Tonga responds to the global pandemic, our hearts go out to our Tongan brothers and sisters. China reciprocates the kindness and stretch our helping hands to Tonga. We concern what our Tongan friends concern and put ourselves into your shoes. We gathered medical supplies through various channel at very short time.’’

The assistance was provided under Japan’s Non-project Grant and is aimed at helping the Health staff with their tasks to steer the health standard of the Kingdom away from sickness and infections.

Vaiola Hospital has been fortunate in many ways, not just the infrastructure but now with the resources

The Ambassador of Japan to Tonga Mr. Yukio Numata highlighted the support of the government of Japan towards the Health Sector of Tonga.