There are many regions in the world where adequate healthcare infrastructures have not been constructed. As a healthcare company operating globally, Sysmex supplies instruments to healthcare facilities in regions such as these, thus minimizing the burden on doctors and clinical technicians and helping patients maintain and improve their health.
Maintaining and improving the health of people in developing countries
Sysmex provides instruments to healthcare facilities in developing countries with the cooperation of various organizations.
In Africa, we have delivered instruments for monitoring the health conditions of HIV patients to healthcare facilities in Senegal, Kenya, Zambia and other countries where the spread of HIV is becoming increasingly serious. In Asia, we have donated hematology analyzers for diagnosis and treatment use to clinics in Indonesia through an NPO involved in activities to improve the health of mothers and children. To a hospital in Tibet located 3,600 m above sea level, we delivered instrument modified to operate properly under low atmospheric pressure.
Hematology Analyzers Provided in the Past
Letter of appreciation received in April 2010 for a hematology analyzer delivered to Vanuatu
In April 2010, Sysmex received a letter of appreciation from the Kawasaki North Rotary Club for a hematology analyzer delivered to a hospital in Vanuatu.
Vanuatu is an island nation located in the South Pacific Ocean. In this country, Vila Central Hospital in the capital city is the only general hospital. In other towns, there are only small clinics each staffed with several nurses. The laboratory of Vila Central Hospital tests the blood of about 100 people every day. However, since the number of staff members was limited and microscopes were used for testing, the testing efficiency had to be improved to meet the demand. The Kawasaki North Rotary Club, which had been promoting a malaria eradication program in Vanuatu, learned this from a local healthcare professional and decided to donate a hematology analyzer. Upon receiving a request from the Rotary Club, Sysmex provided a KX-21 automated hematology analyzer, and set it up in the hospital in July 2009. Sysmex continues to supply reagents and conduct maintenance to support efficient testing at the hospital.
Vila Central Hospital expressed its gratitude via the Kawasaki North Rotary Club, stating that the automatic analysis function provides quickly accurate test data and that the instrument contributes greatly to the healthcare services in Vanuatu. The Kawasaki North Rotary Club also sent its appreciation and stated that the provision of our instrument helped further deepen the relationship with Vanuatu. Sysmex will continue to help solve healthcare issues around the world by providing instruments through its global network.
Vila Central Hospital
Letter of appreciation from Kawasaki North Rotary Club
Presentation of letter of appreciation
The Kawasaki North Rotary Club began providing healthcare support to Vanuatu 12 years ago. After carefully researching local needs, we donated microscopes and various other instruments. When we learned recently that a hematology analyzer was needed, we contacted Sysmex.
We are very grateful that Sysmex kindly responded to our request by setting up and adjusting an analyzer for use in Vanuatu as well as by providing training to operators. After the analyzer was donated, many people sent us thank-you messages. We are very happy to be of assistance. As our Rotary Club continues to provide support to Vanuatu, we seek cooperation from companies in the healthcare field.
