14 February 2022
Medical equipment donated to hospitals in Samoa Much needed medical items donated by Canterbury DHB will shortly be on their way to Samoa. For the last few years Registered Nurse, Child and Family Specialist Mental Health Service Jason and his wife Sandy have been sending quality used health, education and household goods to the Pacific Islands, including a lot from Canterbury DHB. This donation includes two electronic adjustable examination tables and assorted medical supplies such as urine bottles, bed pans, asthma spacers, peak flow metres, face masks and adult diapers.
“We have had access to some equipment from Canterbury DHB which has been deemed surplus. On Wednesday we’re sending a 40-foot container to Samoa filled with gear including items from Canterbury DHB as well as school desks and chairs, specialised mobility equipment such as electric and manual wheelchairs and mobility hoists donated by other organisations.” Jason is one of the directors and founders of not-for-profit organisation, Pacific Island Hope Mission.
The equipment will go to Apia Hospital, Poutasi Hospital and Aoga Fiamalamalama (school for disabled children).
Jason and Sandy Watson collecting Canterbury DHB donated items
Jason and Sandy Watson loading the container
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