A key initiative to boost Timor-Leste’s COVID-19 response concludes successfully
An important initiative, which contributed to Timor-Leste’s efforts in combatting the COVID-19 pandemic, has successfully achieved its objective of expanding equitable access to safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines in the country.
The Activity awarded a grant of $320,000 initially, followed by an additional grant of $106,178, to local NGO Hamutuk Nasaun Saudavel (HAMNASA) for implementation of the ‘COVID19 SAFE’ initiative. Since its launch in January 2022, HAMNASA has worked closely with the MOH and municipality health services to disseminate COVID-19 information and conduct community mobilization to address vaccine hesitancy.
As of June 2023, more than 80,000+ people aged 12 years and above in the targeted six municipalities had received COVID-19 vaccinations as a result of the direct support provided by the Activity in collaboration with HAMNASA, as well as the support from the MOH, municipal health services, and health care professionals.