Podgorica, March 1, 2024 – The primary health care center in the capital is currently equipped with 11 refrigerators for vaccine storage, a voltage stabilizer, two high-capacity generators and one refrigerated vehicle for the safe distribution of vaccines in the Podgorica region . The equipment was donated by the EU in cooperation with UNICEF.
EU Ambassador to Montenegro Oana Cristina PopaRepresentative of UNICEF Montenegro, Minister of Health Juan Santander Dr. Vojislav Simun Deputy Director of Metropolitan Primary Health Care Center Dragana Durković We visited the Child Health Counseling Center and Immunization Clinic in Pobreje, Podgorica.
UNICEF representative in Montenegro Juan Santander He stressed that the successful vaccination of all children in Montenegro is one of UNICEF's main priorities in Montenegro. It is therefore essential to ensure optimal conditions for vaccine storage provided by this donation.
“With measles outbreaks being recorded in all neighboring countries, UNICEF Montenegro remains committed to supporting governments, national partners and parents to strengthen routine immunization. It is the best possible preventive measure and the only way for Montenegro to prevent an outbreak of a long-forgotten infectious disease and its devastating consequences. But time is running out, which is why UNICEF “We continue to advocate for stronger collaboration between relevant sector leaders, parents and civil society to build trust in children and protect the health of all children in Montenegro,” Santander said.
Ambassador Popa said that the donation is part of comprehensive EU support for Montenegro in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic.
