Changing the World One Tool at a Time
Something as simple as giving a patient oxygen is not always a possibility. Health facilities often run without basic tools that could save a life. FREO2 exists solely to help reduce unjust inequalities in health. Since the COVID-19 outbreak, there has been a dramatic increase in worldwide recognition that access to medical oxygen can be the difference between life and death.
FREO2 Foundation has been working tirelessly to improve care in small district hospitals and health centres around the world. Many of these centres are under serviced and in desperate need to improve - both in diagnosis and treatment. FREO2 brings together students and experienced researchers and practitioners in physics, engineering, business, epidemiology, clinical medicine and public health to help make a difference.
Driving Brand Awareness & Growth
Since partnering with the FREO2 Foundation, Wurth Australia has proudly supported life-saving initiatives in remote and disadvantaged communities. Through donations of brand-new, high-quality tools, state-of-the-art equipment, and essential PPE, we help empower the FREO2 team to continue their vital work.
Dr Bryn Sobott, co-founder and Director of FREO2 said about the sponsorship, "Wurth is enabling communities to combat pneumonia by providing quality tools to FREO2 Social Enterprises for the installation of oxygen systems. Installations are currently underway in 20 health facilities in Western Uganda, such as Rakai Hospital. Increased access to sustainable, life-saving oxygen will allow children not only to survive, but to thrive." So far, the foundation has treated 1,415 children with FREO2 enabled oxygen, expanded across 7 health facilities and trained 156 health care workers.
FREO2 UGANDA TEAM
FREO2 has helped with installations and continued much needed maintenance on existing equipment within the Ugandan community. The tool quality in Uganda is often very poor, leading to the need for tough and reliable tools and equipment. That’s where Wurth stepped in! The Uganda team photos of an installation completed using Wurth equipment.
The dedicated team are delighted with the quality and reliability of the equipment, which has already made a significant impact on their operations. Building on this success, over seven months, they installed an additional 16 Oxygen systems. This initiative will not only enhance efficiency but also strengthen their ability to deliver consistent, high-quality results for their community.
We look forward to a continued partnership with Freo2 Foundation and we’re excited to follow their journey as they change the landscape of healthcare across the globe.
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