Tonga

Delivering essential medical equipment to Tonga

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Tonga experienced a devastating volcanic eruption that triggered a tsunami, wreaking havoc across the islands. In response, SmartAID took swift action to help. They organised and sent essential medical equipment to hospitals, including over 70 beds. Additionally, SmartAID provided KARCHA cleaning equipment to remove the white ash from schools and hospitals, ensuring proper sanitation and sterilisation.

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SmartAID also worked on sending a mobile medical van equipped with solar power and necessary medical supplies. This van was intended for health checks in rural areas that lacked hospitals and doctors. It offered telehealth services, blood testing, pathology, breast examinations, diabetes management, and other essential health services to underserved communities.

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SmartAID addressed a critical need at a hospital that lacked essential supplies like bed sheets, towels, and medical gowns. At the time, patients were bringing their own sheets, raising significant hygiene concerns. To remedy this situation, SmartAID organised a substantial donation of thousands of bed linens from a supplier to Australian hospitals—five pallets in total—to ensure a hygienic environment for patient care. Thanks to the support of DHL, these vital supplies were shipped to the hospital.

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