PM gets ‘injection of hope’

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Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama gets vaccinated by staff nurse Aqela Wainiqolo. Picture: SUPPLIED.

These vaccines are more than just a shot in the arm – they are an injection of hope.

Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama made these remarks as he and his wife, Mary, received their AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccinations at the Republic of Fiji Navy Stanley Brown Naval Base in Walu Bay, Suva.

“Being vaccinated is our duty to keep our loved ones safe and set Fiji on a path to recovery,” he said.

The Prime Minister said it was natural for people to raise questions about the vaccination and their health, which was why the Ministry of Health and Medical Services had set up a dedicated hotline – 158 – to answer any queries.

“These vaccines are safe, effective and backed by the miracle of modern medicine and it’s also why Mary and I didn’t have to think twice.”

Minister for Fisheries Semi Koroilavesau and the Republic of Fiji Navy Commander Humphrey Tawake also received their vaccination shots along with 300 personnel of the Fiji Navy.

The navy has been part of the RFMF COVID-19 Taskforce since the pandemic began last year, working in quarantine facilities, supporting the Blue Lane initiative for yachts and maritime border law enforcement activities.

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