COVID-19 Inter-Action Review Meeting

The Ministry Health (MoH) this week organized a COVID-19 Inter-Action Review Meeting with stakeholders. Vanuatu Red Cross Society COVID-19 Focal Point & Senior First Aid Instructor – Denny Manvoi met with the government organizations and stakeholders including Shefa Provincial Government Council, Shefa Health Promotion page, National Disaster Management Office, Department of Local Authorities, Vanuatu, Department of Foreign Affairs, Vanuatu Customs and Inland Revenue, Air Vanuatu, Airports Vanuatu, Department of Vanuatu Immigration, Hotel Industries, Health Promotions Vanuatu and the WASH Cluster.

During the meeting the main points discussed were around What was in place prior to the response towards Covid-19? Most stakeholders confirmed Response plans, SOP’s, Coordination Mechanisms and Resources. For VRCS there are Plannings in place prior, Training of Volunteers from IFR, Simulation exercises conducted and Awareness program ongoing to equip everyone ready if there is a Covid outbreak and we do also have SOP. The meeting further stated some Way forward and recommendations, Priorities and workplan to strengthen working relationships or Networking with partners involved in Public Health Emergency – Boarder Agencies, Hospitality Services, Transfer Services, Provincial Governments and NGO’s.

Vanuatu Red Cross Society

Shefa Health Promotion page

National Disaster Management Office

Department of Local Authorities, Vanuatu

Air Vanuatu

Airports Vanuatu

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COVID-19 Inter-Action Review Meeting with stakeholders.