US$13.4M ATOM Project Begins Health Facility Upgrades in Cook Islands
What happened
Works commenced on Mauke Hospital under the Akamatutu'anga To Tatou Ora'anga Meitaki (ATOM) project in the Cook Islands. This program, valued at US$13.4 million, aims to build more resilient health facilities across the islands. The upgrades include replacing the main hospital roof, improving storage facilities, and incorporating climate-resilient materials and solar power infrastructure. The hospital upgrade is expected to be completed in December.
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Why it matters
The ATOM project represents a significant infrastructure investment in the Cook Islands. The upgrades to Mauke Hospital involve major construction and the incorporation of new technologies like solar power. This initiative supports the strengthening of local health services against the impacts of climate change.
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Who's involved
- Cook IslandsCountry receiving the ATOM project to build resilient health facilities.
- MaukeLocation where the hospital upgrade works are underway.
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Cook Islands
country in the South Pacific Ocean in free association with New Zealand