Bahwan Medical Centre’s Warriors of Corona Serve the Needy During Covid- 19

This is the first time that a pandemic of this kind has affected the human kind. How has this impacted you both from business perspective and personal perspective?

The Corona virus surprised and shocked us with fear and panic, as it affected all aspects of our life. This is the first time a virus that affected the whole world killing nearly 800,000. From business perspective, it affected and caused severe damage to business sectors and millions of people lost their jobs worldwide. As from the personal perspective, we learned a new experience such as working from home, which is an enriching experience and made it easier for us and saved a lot of effort. How do you see the post-Corona business scenario in the next one/two/five year period?

In the absence of a Corona virus vaccine, I believe that life must return to normal with an extreme caution because this virus will remain for longer periods- may be for years. So we must adapt and prepare to live with it. What has the lockdown/quarantine experience taught you?

I learned the importance of always being careful; being hygiene, washing hands, etc. I also learned to be careful about the health of others around me, especially when sneezing, coughing and touching. My health has become number one priority in my life and I read a lot about health and I care about food that strengthens my immunity. Another good thing is that pollution levels around the world have decreased due to page of planes and factories. In what ways Covid-19 has changed your style of working and living?

It taught me to be very careful at work while taking precautionary measures such as wearing mask and using sanitizer often etc. As for the lifestyle, healthy food and sports have become the priority in my life because it contributes to building a healthy body and keep my immunity system strong. Covid-19 has pushed people from traditional media to digital media/ digital commerce- Do you agree or will the traditional shopping model will continue?

I think that digital media and trade will continue because it will save effort for people and make it easier for them, but there are some people who think that traditional media is the best and suitable for them. Any Suggestions?

People should return to their normal lives adapting to the current situation, taking enough precautions to prevent any infection.

“In the absence of a Corona virus vaccine, I believe we should return to normal life with extreme precautions because this virus might remain for longer periods ” CORONA DIARIES

Faisal Musallam Abdullah Al Alawi

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Bahwan Healthcare Centre installs Oman’s first Fully Automated Analyzer Bahwan Medical Centre’s Warriors of Corona Serve the Needy During Covid- 19

Bahwan Healthcare Centre (BHC) has recently installed, for the first time in Oman, the latest innovative automation solution IH 500 Analyzer from BioRad for the Immunohematology testing in Khoula Hospital, Ministry of Health.

BioRad, represented in Oman by BHC, is a global leader in a broad range of innovative medical products for over 65 years and is Oman’s frontrunner in Immunohematology testing equipment, is one of BHC’s major principals in Oman for several years.

In the coming months BHC will be installing IH 500 Analyzers in other hospitals in Oman including Sohar, Nizwa, Ibra, Sur and Buraimi.

IH-500 is a fully automated random access system for blood typing and screening, providing small and medium-size transfusion medicine laboratories fast and reliable results in a 24/7 environment. Bahwan Medical Centre (BMC), which has recently opened its doors to the public to provide consultations and treatment, has been serving the people of Oman in the best possible way especially when the country is in the grip of Covid-19 pandemic.

Setting aside their pressures and challenges of fighting against the lurking virus of this kind never seen before, the committed team of BMC doctors and the support staff have been in the forefront, with all precautions, diagnosing and treating patients every day. As a safety measure during lockdown period, BMC ensured that medicines reached patients’ residence wherever necessary.

Hats off to the BMC team!!

Bahwan Healthcare Centre Sales Team Attends Principal’s online training Bahwan Healthcare Centre Principal conducts online training for Sales Team

Johnson and Johnson (J&J), one of Bahwan Healthcare Centre’s (BHC) key principals, recently conducted an online training for BHC sales team on Trauma – Multilock Humeral Nail system.

Trainers From J&J, Mr.Thejaz Xavier, Clinical Education Manager, Gulf & Middle East, Trauma & CMF, Mr. Hany Belal, Clinical Education Manager ME, DePuy Synthes Trauma & Spine and Mr.Ibrahim Al Dasouqi, EMEA SL & D Manager Trauma CMF, conducted the virtual training explaining and demonstrating the features and functionality of the system.

Multilock Humeral Nails is a comprehensive system for the treatment of humeral fractures. The system includes several innovative features designed specifically for the clinical needs of humeral nailing. The innovative screwin-screw technology offers customizable stability for the individual patient. One of Bahwan Healthcare Centre’s major principals, Canon recently conducted a virtual training session on Computed Tomography (CT) for BHC sales personnel. CT is a computerized x-ray imaging procedure in which a narrow beam of x-rays is aimed at a patient and quickly rotated around the body, producing signals that are processed by the machine’s computer to generate cross-sectional images—or “slices”—of the body. These slices are called tomographic images and contain more detailed information than conventional x-rays. Once a number of successive slices are collected by the machine’s computer, they can be digitally “stacked” together to form a three-dimensional image of the patient that allows for easier identification and location of basic structures as well as possible tumors or abnormalities.

Yeomen Service of Bahwan Healthcare Centre Pharmacists During Covid - 19 Bahwan Healthcare Centre Sales Team Undergoes Online Training by SECA

As front-line health-care professionals, Pharmacists at Bahwan Pharmacies have been playing an important and continuous role in patient care during the COVID-19 pandemic.

As per Government directions, BHC pharmacies were kept open during the Covid-19 period. Despite the lurking risk of Corona virus, our Pharmacists at the outlets were doing their duties dispensing medications, advising customers on the use of medications and possible drug interactions and offering advice to visitors on staying safe and healthy. SECA, one of our business partners in Oman, recently conducted an online training for Bahwan Healthcare Centre (BHC) sales team on their medical Body Composition Analyzer (mBCA). Mr. Zeyad Al Kawamleh, Regional Product Specialist of SECA conducted the training.

The medical Body Composition Analyzer (mBCA) breaks down weight into body compartments relevant to the practice of medicine, namely, Fat Mass and Fat-Free Mass, Body Water (made up of extracellular water and intracellular water) and Skeletal Muscle Mass.