HESA Health Officer Stocks Empty First Aid Boxes On College Campus

The health and safety of students and staff are our top priority as health science students and aspiring healthcare professionals. One way we ensure this is by having first aid boxes available, especially during busy and stressful times like examination periods. Recently, the HESA Health Officer, Stephen Debrah Aduse-Poku, led an effort to stock four first aid boxes in key areas of our campus.

The goal was to provide easy access to medical supplies for minor injuries and illnesses that require immediate attention. The team carefully filled the boxes with essential items, labelled them, and informed security, staff and the student body about their various locations by means of a communique. These items included the following:

1.      Diclofenac gel

2.      Ibuprofen

3.      Paracetamol Tablet

4.      Cold medications

5.      Gebedol

6.      Aspirin Tablets

7.      Antacid Preparations

8.      Loperamide HCl

9.      Zinc Tablet

10.  Aluminium Hydroxide

11.  Metronidazole

12.  ORS

13.  Bandages

14.  Cotton

15.  Vitamin C Tablet

16.  Cough Syrups

17.  Folic acid

18.  Anti-Histamines

19.  Antimalarials

The impact of this initiative was evident during the examination period, with the first aid boxes accessed twice for minor injuries and headaches. Students and staff expressed their heartfelt appreciation for the initiative by commending the Health Officer and his team. Notably, no major incidents were reported, underscoring the effectiveness of the first aid supplies in preventing minor issues from escalating.

The success of this activity highlights the importance of proactive measures in promoting campus safety and health. Stocking first aid boxes before high stress periods like examinations is a simple yet effective way to ensure student and staff well-being. To sustain this impact, periodic restocking and awareness campaigns are essential.

To conclude, the stocking of the first aid boxes is a vital initiative that promotes campus safety and well-being. By prioritizing student and staff health, academic institutions like ours can create a supportive environment that fosters academic success.

Reported by - Emmanuella Armah Sampson (NaMSA)

The Health Sciences Chronicle