Healthcare institutions distribute protective gear and medical devices

Healthcare institutions in Nicaragua and Mexico have implemented measures to improve worker safety and patient rehabilitation services through the distribution of specialized equipment.

In Nicaragua, the Hospital Doctor Fernando Vélez Paiz conducted its annual distribution of personal protective equipment (PPE) to staff across various departments. The equipment, which includes helmets, ear protection, gloves, boots, and specialized carbon-filter masks, was assigned based on specific occupational risks. Targeted personnel include maintenance, kitchen, laundry, and waste management workers, as well as vector control brigades.

In Mexico, the Administración del Patrimonio de la Beneficencia Pública (APBP) delivered high-specialty medical devices to the Instituto Nacional de Rehabilitación “Luis Guillermo Ibarra Ibarra” (INRLGII). The delivery included 26 therapeutic ultrasounds for treating burns, fractures, and surgical scars, as well as audimeters to support hearing loss detection. Additional audimeters were provided to the Iztacalco Mayor's Office and the Sistema Nacional para el Desarrollo Integral de la Familia (SNDIF) to facilitate early intervention for hearing issues.