US Serviceman Screened for Ebola After ‘Flu-Like’ Symptoms
A US serviceman was screened for possible Ebola infection after experiencing “flu-like symptoms” on Wednesday, according to officials in South Carolina.
Scientists Advise US to Find Ebola Cure in Victims’ Blood
The scientists’ proposal calls for the use of a ‘convalescent serum’ of survivors’ blood, according to an exclusive Reuters report.
BLU-MED Ebola Isolation Wards
Governments and NGO’s are working tirelessly around the world. And yet we are losing against the Ebola outbreak. There are not enough medical professionals and equipment to keep up with the number of infected. In the rush to care for […]
BLU-MED 50-BED HOSPITAL DEPLOYED FOR CAL EMSA DISASTER MEDICAL RESPONSE EXERCISE
California June 2012 A 50-bed section of the three California Emergency Management Agency’s (CAL EMSA) 200-bed BLU-MED mobile field hospital was deployed as part of a field exercise to test the agency’s readiness and response to a disaster. “Although we […]
BLU-MED Response Systems Donated a Mobile Hospital to Citizens of Léogâne, Haiti
BLU-MED donated a 50-bed mobile hospital in the city of Léogâne, Haiti in response to the devastating 7.0 magnitude earthquake.
Public Health Preparedness
Public health is more than the preparation for extreme conditions. Public health monitors, regulates, and promotes the population’s well being.
Aftermath of Earthquakes in Chile and Solomon Islands
24 people died and more than 10,000 people either lost their homes or needed shelter as they repaired the damage from the devastating earthquakes.
Mobile Hospital Delivery Options
Whether your mission location is Mount Everest, the Jordan Valley, or anywhere in-between, BLU-MED can deliver medical facilities and mobile hospitals.
Prepping for a Natural Disaster or Emergency: Food and Water Storage
When a disaster occurs, people scramble to get the basics to survive. Having a safety net will give you peace of mind and will also make you more prepared.
Ebola Outbreak Response Leads to WHO Reforms
The most deadly Ebola outbreak in history has killed more than 8,600 people, most of them in West Africa. It also exposed severe cracks in global response.
BLU-MED Mobile Hospital Deployable In Kenya by AmeriCares
BLU-MED mobile field hospital was recently set up by AmeriCares in Kenya at the Kambioos Refugee Camp & will provide surgical & recovery capability.
BLU-MED Medical Facility Set Up In Utah To Test Preparedness
Learn about Utah’s BLU-MED medical facilities that are part of a state-wide emergency preparedness plan in Uintah Basin.