An Australian medical team and dengue test kits are part of the assistance being provided by the Australia Government to Samoa and other Pacific nations in response to the dengue outbreak.
Australia is providing more than AU$1 million in assistance to help combat the current dengue outbreaks across the region.
The number of dengue cases is now the highest recorded in the Pacific in the past decade, with 19 deaths reported so far this year.
Australia extended its condolences to those affected—especially the families and communities that have lost loved ones.
In response to discussions with Nauru, Samoa and Tuvalu, Australia’s support will include technical advice, delivery of insecticides, dengue test kits, as well as medical and laboratory supplies.
Australia is also supporting the deployment of medical personnel to Nauru, while an Australian Medical Assistance Team (AUSMAT) will be deployed with New Zealand’s Emergency Medical Team to provide support in Samoa.
Photo: Samoa Observer
