Quality Care for the Smallest Patient

Eswatini

When 1-year-old Simphiwe* needed surgery for a hernia, doctors knew that such a tiny patient needed extra care.  Thanks to Americares, the surgical team in Eswatini, Africa had what they needed — a medical product to minimize blood loss and help avoid a transfusion. With the right product on hand, the surgery could be faster, and chances are, Simphiwe’s recovery would be, too.  Said the surgeon: “[The medical product] helped us manage bleeding safely and efficiently — an essential tool for such a small child.”  The treatment was provided by Americares partner in Eswatini, The Luke Commission.  

The Luke Commission has been an Americares partner since 2021 and, during that time, has scaled to reach 300,000 people a year – including Simphiwe.

“While the global aid landscape has shifted dramatically this year, your support remains steadfast, helping us deliver quality care to patients, supported by a robust, reliable supply chain,” says Says Ncamsile Maseko, executive team, The Luke Commission.

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