Highlights
The ‘State of Natural Disaster’ has been extended for 30 days until 19 April 2016
UNICEF Regional Goodwill Ambassador, Ms. Agnes Chan, visited and met with affected children in Rakiraki and Ovalau
Ships from Vanuatu and Solomon Islands have arrived in Fiji with additional educational, health and WASH-related supplies to cover the remaining needs in affected areas.
As of 24 March 2016
150,000
Estimated # of people who have restored access to safe water
6,200
Estimated # of children and their teachers who are back to school using temporary learning spaces
UNICEF Appeal (within the UN Flash Appeal)
US$7.1 million
UNICEF’s response with partners
US$1.6 million of UNICEF supplies(including logistics costs) have been provided to the Government of Fiji and are being distributed to the most affected areas.
A Cold Chain equipment specialist has been deployed by UNICEF to provide technical support to the Ministry of Health and Medical Servicesfor the restoration of cold chain services and replacement of equipment in affected healthcare facilities.
Nutrition sub-cluster partners are ensuring no supply of formula milk is distributed to health facilities and that efforts are focussed on supporting breastfeeding