2,500 medical and non-medical personnel have received Heroes Gratitude Packs worth over $72,000 from Sai Prema Foundation and the NZ High Commission.
These are frontline workers who are serving across the various quarantine, containment, health, vaccination and other health facilities around the nation.
Each pack includes a 260ml MedX Hand Sanitizer, 1 litre Golden Circle Fruit Juice, Punjas Cookies, Sunrise Bhuja Packs, FMF Chow Noodles, Red Cow Milk Powder and Punjas Ceylon Tea Bags.
In addition to the 2,500 gratitude packs, Sai Prema Foundation, New Zealand High Commission and Fiji Chemicals are donating a further 2,500 bottles of 500ml Essence Hand Sanitizers.
Minister for Health Doctor Ifereimi Waqainabete says the gratitude packs will give the frontline workers the confidence that they are appreciated and valued.
Sai Prema Foundation Director Sumeet Tappoo says that they are deeply thankful to all the frontline workers who are working tirelessly to protect our nation.
Tappoo says it is important to stop and take time out to express love and gratitude to our frontline heroes and thank them for their dedication and sacrifice.
New Zealand High Commissioner Jonathan Curr says they are pleased to join hands with Sai Prema Foundation to thank frontline health care workers fighting COVID-19.
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