Dr Sonia McCarthy assists planning in Solomon Islands
Channel: Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Date: 26/11/2020

Dr Sonia McCarthy is a public health physician from the Indo-Pacific Centre for Health Security who deployed to Solomon Islands in February as part of Australia's response to their request for assistance with preparedness. She worked with the Ministry of Health and Medical Services develop the COVID-19 Operational Plan to support preparedness and response activities – funding, for example, the establishment of in-country testing and quarantine facilities.