Omar Ango
Director of the Aikawa Integrated Health Centre, Niger
Omar, Chief Nurse at the Integrated Health Center, clips a pulse oximeter device onto a patient to measure two vital indicators: oxygen saturation (SpO2) and heart rate. These measurements are crucial for detecting respiratory issues and ensuring proper oxygenation, especially in young children who are most at risk. The Save the Children USAID Kulawa Project in Niger trained Omar and other team members on the use of the pulse oximeter. Djamila Ibrahim / Integrated Health Center, Niger
12 Nov 2024
GlobalPulse Oximeter: The powerful device transforming child healthcare
Pulse oximetry has become an indispensable tool for improving the management of childhood illnesses in Niger. Omar, Chief Nurse at Aikawa Integrated Health Centre since 2018, explains how life-changing this tool has been for children.