New medical equipment

Australia and Vanuatu launch national distribution of medical equipment

The project funded by the Australian Government is worth 80 million vatu and will supply 125 health facilities with 34,860 medical items.

Supplies include 250 bedpans, 568 pairs of crutches for adults and 284 for children, 2500 pairs of forceps, 130 weighing scales for newborns, 159 portable LED examination lights, 250 portable stretcher beds and 250 pairs of bandage scissors.