UNICEF ready to assist Fiji after TC Yasa

UNICEF is on standby to support the Government of Fiji to respond to the urgent needs of families affected by Tropical Cyclone Yasa.

UNICEF Pacific Representative, Sheldon Yett says they are on standby to provide support to the government to respond to the urgent needs of families and children who will be affected by the disastrous impacts of Cyclone Yasa.

He says they will work with government, civil society and other partners to provide clean water, and emergency health and education supplies for children in affected communities.

UNICEF says supplies like essential water, sanitation and hygiene items, including soap, water containers and buckets, to ensure children and families have access to clean drinking water as well as emergency health and midwifery kits, including basic drugs, medical supplies and equipment, are prepositioned and ready to be distributed to those most in need.

UNICEF is also ready to support communities by providing tents, and basic supplies to support learning needs and help children to regain a sense of normalcy as soon as possible after the disaster.