19 April 2001 Media Advisory

Robson launches mobile health clinic for Samoa

Hon Matt Robson will launch a new mobile health clinic being sent to Samoa as part of the New Zealand Official Development Assistance programme.

The clinic is a purpose built colourful bus destined for Samoa's Department of Health.

The bus and the aid commitment is focussed on children, and is a partnership with the Samoan Government to improve health service delivery.

The project is in its third year of operation and had an annual budget of $500,000.

What: Launch of (very colourful) Mobile Health Clinic Bus for Samoa.
Where: South Seas Health Care Clinic, Otara Shopping Centre, Auckland.
When: Friday 20 April 2001
Time: 4 pm

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