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Zawya
2 days ago
- Health
- Zawya
'We may be from two countries but are one family': Ethiopian peacekeepers hand over medical supplies in Bor
'It's increasingly difficult for us to provide essential medication to patients, whether in hospitals or smaller clinics,' reveals Dr. Bol Chaw. Dr. Chaw is the medical director at Bor State Hospital in Jonglei, South Sudan. His concerns are shared by many across this country, where people living in remote areas often go without basic healthcare. But Dr Chaw has helping hands in the form of Blue Helmets from Ethiopia serving with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) who handed over a large shipment of vital supplies to the hospital – broad spectrum antibiotics, anti-malarials, painkillers, drugs to tackle chronic illnesses such as hypertension, and surgical materials. The handover couldn't have been timelier, given the onset of the rainy season in the country which often leads to an uptick in malaria cases among communities. 'Since we patrol consistently among communities, we are aware of the challenges they face, particularly with the ongoing economic crisis and consequent shortage of medical supplies. We felt that we must support them. We may be from two countries but are one family and families share,' explains Lieutenant-Colonel Desalegn Sahile Gulilat, commanding officer of the Ethiopian troops. To build further trust and goodwill, Ethiopian peacekeepers followed the medical outreach by providing some basic first aid training to medical staff. 'These partnerships with our international friends such as UNMISS make a real difference in saving lives,' says Dr. Chaw. Beyond this gesture, the Ethiopian contingent undertakes regular patrols and provides military escorts for aid convoys, ensuring lifesaving humanitarian assistance reaches the most vulnerable across the state. 'There are many ways in which we, as peacekeepers, protect civilians. We are on the ground to be of service,' added Lieutenant-Colonel Gulilat. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS).
Medical News Today
2 days ago
- Health
- Medical News Today
What medical supplies should you have at home? List and more
Medical supplies that can be useful to keep in the home include bandages, pain relief medications, antiseptics, and cold packs. People with chronic health conditions may also need to keep additional medical supplies in their homes. Medical supplies that individuals keep in their homes can range from first aid equipment to medical devices for managing chronic conditions. This article discusses which medical supplies are useful to keep in the home, how to store them safely, and when to speak with a healthcare professional for medical supplies to help provide first aid for wounds include: bandages of various sizes adhesive bandages of various sizes butterfly bandages for taping minor cuts elastic wraps for ankle, wrist, knee, and elbow injuries gauze pads and rolls for larger cuts or scrapes a triangular bandage for making an arm sling or wrapping injuries sterile scissors for cutting bandages or gauze antiseptic wipes, cream, or spray to disinfect wounds medical tape for keeping gauze in place tweezers for removing small foreign objects from the skin, such as bee stingers, splinters, or ticks safety pins for securing bandages or splints disposable gloves for reducing the risk of infection and protecting hands when treating open wounds eyewash for eye injuries » Learn more:What to know about open wound care The NHS recommends considering the following tips for storing medical supplies: Ensure any medications and other medical supplies are within the use-by date. Check if medications need to be stored above or below a certain temperature. Keep medical supplies organized so they are easy to find. Store medical supplies in a secure place away from children. If a person has a complex medication regimen, such as taking multiple medications each day, they may benefit from using a pill organizer box and setting reminders for when to take each medication. A person does not need to purchase large quantities of the supplies in this article. An appropriate quantity may vary depending on individual factors. For example, someone who experiences frequent irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) flare-ups with diarrhea may use rehydration salts more often than those who only experience diarrhea occasionally. Therefore, the former may typically keep two boxes of rehydration salts in their home, while the latter may keep one box. However, ensuring that supplies such as bandages, gauze, and adhesive bandages are available in a variety of sizes can help with various injuries. A person may be able to buy a pack of these supplies in one box of a range of sizes. By keeping medical supplies at home, a person may be able to treat minor injuries and common illnesses, such as colds and flu, without visiting a healthcare professional. However, a person should call 911 or their local emergency number immediately if someone is experiencing symptoms of a serious medical event, such as a stroke or heart attack is involved in a serious accident, such as a car accident is unconscious and unresponsive experiences sudden changes in vision, breathing, mobility, or mental state is experiencing severe bleeding People also need to contact their doctor if they experience any new symptoms that do not go away within a few days or worsening symptoms of a chronic condition. Medical supplies useful for keeping in the home include wound care supplies, such as bandages, and pain relief supplies, such as over-the-counter medications and cold packs. A person may also want to keep medical supplies for common conditions, such as colds, flu, and diarrhea. People with chronic conditions may need to keep additional medical supplies, such as prescription medications and medical devices, in their homes. A person can speak with a healthcare professional for advice about what medical supplies to keep in their home.
Zawya
4 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
ProMedEx, China's Zhende to explore medical supplies production in Saudi Arabia
Professional Medical Expertise Company (ProMedEx) has signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Shenzhen Stock Exchange-listed Zhende Medical Company and MedSurg FZ to set up a joint venture (JV) in the Kingdom. The JV aims to manufacture medical supplies and serve the markets in the GCC and Middle East, ProMedEx said in a statement to the Saudi stock exchange on Sunday. The capital of the JV will be determined later. However, ProMedEx will own a 35 percent stake, Zhende (51 percent), and MedSurg (14 percent). The JV will benefit from Zhende's experience in manufacturing a variety of high-quality medical supplies and MedSurge's expertise in managing medical supply factories. The MoU duration is three years, starting 12 June 2025, ProMedEx said. The project may have a positive financial impact on the company's results once the plant starts operations, the statement said. (Editing by Anoop Menon) (
Argaam
5 days ago
- Business
- Argaam
ProMedEx inks MoU to establish JV in Saudi Arabia
Professional Medical Expertise Co. (ProMedEx) signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Zhende Medical Co. Ltd and MedSurg FZ-LLC, according to a Tadawul statement. The move aims to establish a joint venture (JV) in Saudi Arabia to manufacture medical supplies and better serve the Saudi, GCC, and Middle East markets. The JV's capital will be determined later, with ProMedEx owning a 35% stake, Zhende (51%), and MedSurg (14%). The JV will benefit from Zhende's long experience in manufacturing a wide variety of high-quality medical supplies, as well as MedSurge's expertise in managing medical supply factories. It will also benefit from ProMedEx's strong presence in the local and Gulf markets, as well as its expertise in selling and marketing medical products. The new entity will primarily serve the Saudi market, but will also have the flexibility to expand into neighboring countries. This strategic partnership reinforces the parties' commitment to Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030, contributing to the development of local manufacturing capabilities, job creation, and technological advancement in the Kingdom. The MoU duration is three years from June 12, 2025, ProMedEx said, noting that the project will likely have a positive financial impact on its results once the plant starts operations. Any developments in this regard will be announced in due course, the company said. The JV will grant ProMedEx priority in distributing the locally-manufactured products, based on terms and conditions to be agreed upon between the two parties. In the event that no agreement is reached, the JV may discuss product distribution with third parties.
Washington Post
5 days ago
- Health
- Washington Post
Nurse practitioners step in as geriatrician ranks shrink
On Fridays, Stephanie Johnson has a busy schedule, driving her navy-blue Jeep from one patient's home to the next, seeing eight people in all. Pregnant with her second child, she schleps a backpack instead of a traditional black bag to carry a laptop and essential medical supplies — stethoscope, blood pressure cuff and pulse oximeter.
