I have converted the list into both US and Canadian dollars and wonder if there are District 7820 clubs who would like to help out with some of these needs? Please note that while costs are indicated for groups of items, a smaller number could be purchased. Although I do not have specific contents for all items, I will indicate the general nature and anticipated use:
Delivery set - Instruments for local anesthesia, sterile cutting of the cord, perhaps forceps (as required) and supplies
Dilation and Curettage set - e.g. for removal of retained placental products to decrease maternal bleeding (and infection)
Steriliser - small steam sterilization of equipment
Delivery Bed - to come apart for delivery
Baby Phototherapy machine - to reduce complications from newborn jaundice including deafness and other disability (putting babies in the sun is not safe)
Oxygen concentrators - there is usually no oxygen in tanks available. This is often the only supplemental oxygen source (electricity dependant although some research in alternate ways to concentrate oxygen is occurring)
Fridges - for medications (oxytocin is routinely given post delivery to decrease maternal bleeding).
I would be happy to answer any questions, as I am able and have already given several talks to Rotary Clubs near Halifax related to Helping Babies Survive (which is my main area of interest) and could do more depending on travel logistics. Alternatively, District 7820 Rotary Clubs could contact the Rotary Club of Bushenyi through President Nicholus (KAGURUSYA BYAMUKAMA NICHOLUS) nkagurutsya@gmail.com with copies to Dr. Oyik Bruno oyibrun10@gmail.com and Father Louis Atwine buhweju@gmail.com.