UNICEF donated 1.3 million syringes to support Jordan’s national COVID-19 vaccination campaign, along with 30,000 safety boxes and another 1.3 million syringes to be used for the routine immunization of children.

These critical supplies have been handed over to the Ministry of Health (MoH) to be distributed to health centers across the country. The syringes are specifically designed to work with the coronavirus vaccine provided through the COVAX initiative.

The MoH expressed that it values the partnership it has with UNICEF and the support it provides for the local health sector through enhancing the capacities of healthcare workers and providing medical supplies.

The ministry said these syringes will significantly contribute to raising the capabilities of healthcare workers and providing the optimal service in health centers and hospitals, in light of the current COVID-19 situation in Jordan.

The Representative of UNICEF Jordan Tanya Chapuisat said “This donation of safe injection equipment is part of UNICEF’s mission to ensure equitable and fair access to COVID-19 vaccines for all countries and priority groups." 

She continued saying “UNICEF is committed to supporting the Government of Jordan to continue essential health services for children to keep them safe and protected while we all work towards a sustainable recovery and an end to this devasting pandemic.”

UNICEF also supports the national response through risk communication and community engagement campaigns, including the training of youth volunteers to support the national COVID-19 vaccination campaign and fight misinformation in their communities.

The longer the COVID-19 pandemic continues, the greater the likelihood that essential health services for children, including routine immunization, will be disrupted. As World Immunization Week approaches, UNICEF is calling on parents and caregivers across Jordan to ensure that newborn babies and children continue to receive their vaccinations.

UNICEF’s support to the national health system to help end the COVID-19 pandemic is generously supported by the Government of Canada.