PCV Health Presentation of a Defibrillator to the Vila Central Hospital 

26 September 2017

Today PCV Health presented a defibrillator to the Vila Central Hospital. The hospital had a defibrillator but it was not operating, and was too old to be repaired. 

The VCH could use more defibrillators, for example to have a unit in each of the ambulances. So if anyone is looking for a fund raising project, this may be one for you.  Contact Phil King at Global Missions PCANZ, to find out more information.

The new equipment is a LifePak1000 for monitoring heart attack patients and treating life-threatening serious heart complications. This week staff at VCH are receiving regular training about caring for heart patients and will be trained to use this new equipment.

“In June this year I was very sad to hear of the death of President Baldwin Lonsdale. The staff at VCH did all they could to help. Last week we visited his memorial grave in Sola.” said Doctor Graeme. “When the doctors at VCH  asked PCV Health to help find new heart equipment we were keen to help. We are very thankful to an anonymous the donor for this new equipment. This will improve care of heart attack patients.”

In the photo below left to right

• Dr Graeme Duke from Australia
• Pastor Allen Nafuki Presbyterian Church of Vanuatu
• Paul Makikon - Acting General Services Manager Vila Central Hospital
• Dr Jacques Maurice - Nursing Services Manager Vila Central Hospital

Dr Graeme Duke explaining the benefits of the defibrillator.