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SUPPORT FOR THE RECOVER FOUNDATION TO GIVE ELECTRICITY TO CAMEROON
As part of its collaboration with the Recover Foundation, Hersill has helped improve the electrical installation of a rural hospital in Cameroon. In this country, 80 per cent of the population does not have regular access to electricity. This has particularly alarming consequences for healthcare structures, hampering care and putting patients’ lives at risk.
THE HEALTH TECHNOLOGY SECTOR IN SPAIN CALLS FOR A VAT REDUCE ON ALL HEALTH PRODUCTS
In Spain, about 85% of medical devices have a VAT of 21% – the highest tax bracket – making our country one of the European states with a higher tax on these items. The health technology sector has been calling for a reduced VAT on all these products, which are key to tackling disease and preventing health.
HERSILL, PRESENT AT THE THIRD STATE TRIBUTE TO THE VICTIMS OF COVID-19
Hersill has been invited by the Presidency of the Government of Spain to participate one more year in the Memorial event of COVID-19 held in the Plaza de la Armerie of the Royal Palace of Madrid and presided over by the Kings of Spain. The event, called “An applause for remembrance”, was a tribute to the more than 108,000 deceased and a recognition to healthcare professionals for their care of patients.
INTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE NURSING ASSISTANT IS CELEBRATED ON 14 JULY
The 14th of July is the International Day of the Nursing Assistant, a professional who carries out a fundamental work of supporting nurses and doctors and caring for patients. His position was created in 1960 by the Ministry of the Interior (now the Ministry of Health) created by decree, the position of clinic assistant. However, it was not until 1995 that the specific title appeared.
