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EqualMed donates $1M worth of equipment to Health Ministry

EqualMed donates $1M worth of equipment to Health Ministry

By Shanil Singh
10/09/2021
[image: Ministry of Health & Medical Services / Twitter ]

The Ministry of Health has received medical equipment worth around $1 million from EqualMed.

This includes 600,000 face masks, 2,400 face shields, 5,000 gowns, 5,000 protective sleeves, 66,000 cotton swab/applicator, 200 sets of oxygen masks, 430 IV cannulas, 225 oxygen tubes, 100 ambulatory bags, 30,000 gloves, 2,000 IV sets, 100 CPR mask kits and 2,000 towels.

Minister for Health, Doctor Ifereimi Waqainabete says as a result of EqualMed's strong support for diabetes treatment in Fiji, the Ministry is fortunate to have this continuous partnership for patient care.

Dr Waqainabete says the Government and developing partners are working hard to contain COVID-19 in the communities with all the strategic measures.

He says we will come out strong and keep on working hard to protect all Fijians during these challenging times.

Dr Waqainabete also acknowledged the CEO and founder of EqualMed, Nivita Sharma who now resides in America and has been assisting Fiji for the past eight years.

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