TAIWAN and Fiji have strengthened efforts on disaster response and emergency medical services.
The Taipei Trade Office in Fiji held a ceremony to hand over new emergency medical equipment from the Taiwan National Fire Agency.
Representative Joseph Chow said the donated equipment is part of a larger, ongoing effort to help Fiji improve its emergency response.
He said Taiwan would continue working closely with Fiji by providing training, equipment, and technical support, underscoring the growing partnership between the two countries.
“Taiwan is committed to being a reliable and long-term partner for Fiji,” Chow said. “We look forward to expanding our cooperation across more areas and supporting efforts to build safer and more resilient communities,” Chow said.
National Fire Authority CEO Puamau Sowane thanked Taiwan for its ongoing support.
He said the donated emergency medical supplies will directly improve Fiji’s ability to provide emergency care before patients reach the hospital.
He also thanked Taiwan’s National Fire Agency, Changhua Christian Hospital, and all partner groups for their help and support.
In April, CEO Sowane returned to Taiwan to sign a Memorandum of Cooperation with Taiwan’s National Fire Agency, establishing a formal plan for long-term collaboration.
During the same period, the first cohort of 10 Fijian Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) underwent intensive training in Taiwan, gaining hands-on skills that will support Fiji’s future emergency-response capacity.