Japan Assesses Sierra Leone Vaccine Storage
Japanese Ambassador Hiroshi Yoshimoto has visited Sierra Leone’s Expanded Programme on Immunisation to assess its vaccine cold chain storage facilities and solar systems, while exploring opportunities for further cooperation to strengthen the country’s immunisation programme.
During the visit to the Ministry of Health, discussions focused on cold chain maintenance, the procurement of additional equipment and other priority areas for improving vaccine storage and delivery.
Japan has previously supported Sierra Leone with 53 units of cold chain equipment, including assistance channelled through the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), strengthening the country’s capacity to safely store and deliver vaccines.
The Ministry of Health is working with Japan, JICA, UNICEF and other partners to strengthen the immunisation system, expand vaccine access and reach zero-dose and under-immunised children across the country.
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