Hospital gets medical equipment from Unicef

FIFTY-TWO different types of medical equipment have been presented to the Western Highlands health authority through the United Nations Children’s Fund (Unicef).
The equipment included two ultrasound machines, four M3A vital signs monitor with paediatrics accessories, two SE-1 electrocardiograph (ECG), two iM8B patient monitor with paediatric accessories, seven life box handheld pulse oximeter with paediatrics accessories, two Sonotrax fetal doppler, two suction machines, six infusion pumps VP1, 21 silicon resuscitators and five finger oximeter.
The donation handed over to the authority in Port Moresby will help boost maternal and newborn healthcare in the province.
The equipment worth K215,000 was donated by DAK Foundation in Australia, a voluntary organisation focused on providing humanitarian aid to people in need in developing countries.
It was made possible through negations with donor agencies in Australia by Unicef Australia as part of the Saving Lives-Spreading Smiles programme.
Unicef representative David Mcloughlin said Unicef was pleased to mobilise support and provide technical assistance to promote life-saving practices to help reduce the high rate of maternal and neonatal death in the country.