Unpacking hope through medical supplies

We all know the relief we feel when loved ones receive much-needed medical care. It’s the same for families everywhere. Here’s the kind of change that’s possible when caring donors donate to gifts such as “Stock a Medical Clinic” through the World Vision Gift Catalogue.

Teams at Sainte-Thérèse Hospital in Hinche, Haiti now have medical supplies to help their partients and themselves through the COVID-19 pandemic – thanks in part to the generosity of Gift Catalogue donors.

“World Vision has always stood by our side during difficult times,” says Dr. Jean-Baptiste, a government health official in Haiti. This contribution of medical supplies included: infrared thermometers, pulse oximeters, gloves, sterilized protection suits, surgical gowns, oxygen containers, chlorine and soap.

Protecting heroes

Not only do such supplies help protect children and families from COVID-19 as they receive care at the hospital. They also keep health workers going strong, and better able to look after more vulnerable people.                                                                                      

“They [health workers] are heroes, the ones who tirelessly work for our safety and the safety of our children,” says Elusma Guily, a manager with World Vision Haiti. “Keeping them safe is paramount.”

Around the world, millions of children have been orphaned by COVID-19, leaving them without parents to nurture and provide. When family members are ill or deceased, children are too often forced into hazardous jobs – or given no choice but to take on adult responsibilities in the home.

In Haiti, World Vision’s pandemic response has reached more than two million people in need. Strengthening health systems to better respond to COVID-19 not only keeps girls and boys safe today, but it also helps protect parents and caregivers – safeguarding children’s futures.