FSMIS (October 23, 2013): Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) President Manny
Mori indicated to Governor John Ehsa in an October 18 communication that he is
ready to transfer two dialysis machines from Chuuk Hospital to Pohnpei Hospital.
“I am aware that the only functioning kidney replacement unit
in the FSM is in Pohnpei. I thank the leadership and health department of
Pohnpei for maintaining this unit. As you probably remember, the Government of
Israel donated 2 kidney dialysis units to Chuuk Hospital a little over 2 years
ago.”
The President is ready to transfer the two machines with
understanding of the Government of Chuuk since the Chuuk Hospital is not
prepared to utilize the equipments.
“In this era of Non communicable disease crises, one cannot
emphasize more the importance of the preventive health and health promotion
services. While we make sure that these areas are strong, we are also conscious
of the importance of the appropriate management of NCD clients and provision of
available services to manage the complications of the NCD’s.”
he FSM Department of Health and Social Affairs along with
Chuuk Hospital staff and staff from the Pohnpei kidney dialysis unit will pack
the equipments for transfer to Pohnpei Hospital after official acceptance from
the Pohnpei State Government is communicated.
For further information, email fsmpio@mail.fm.
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