List of Changes to the Handbooks since 2024 version

January 2025 Updates

CBC Stats (p. 1)
- Numbers are updated for 2024 data
  As of December 2024, CBC Health Services is operating 15 hospitals, 27 Integrated Health Centres, and 54 Primary Health Centres. In addition, CBC Health Services runs five training institutions. Annually, CBC Health Services provides essential services to over 1 million patients.
Page 3 and throughout, re: Canadian Shipping Centre
- Renamed to WCC Ministry Centre, and the Volunteer Coordinator is now Ministry Centre Coordinator
- All drop-off/delivery arrangements are to be made with the office at info@whitecrosscanada.ca or 780-733-2380 ext. 4, as Bert H retired.
Packing & Delivery (p. 4)
- 2. add "do not tape to the outside of the box"
Guest House Supplies (p. 10, Appendix 9 & 10)
- Added:
  - Mattress pads,
  - Mattress covers,
  - Pillow protectors,
  - Shower curtains, and
  - Bath mats
Layettes
- Added McCall's Pattern #2490 A as another option for bunting bags (p. 17)
- WCUS is accepting purchased zippered sleepers only . No sleep sack options. (p. 17)
- Blankets can be quilted with multiple pieces of flannels if seams are properly inside. (p. 18)
Medical Books (p. 26)
- Updated: Medical Books Due to the lack of equipment and training, some medical techniques in Cameroon can be “years” behind North American practices.
- Added: Books that are published within the past 5 years are needed, and anatomy books published in the past 10 years are acceptable.
Appendix 2, Individual Contribution Details
- Canada only: Designated donation can be made by attaching a Contribution Form (instruction added)
Appendix 5, Sample Lists of Usable Medical Equipment
- Change Walkers to Walkers with 4 legs (No rollators)
Appendix 8, Items No Longer Needed
- Added:
  - Face masks for children or adults, disposable and reusable
  - Rollators (also known as 4-wheeled walkers) with Seats

List of Changes to the Handbooks since 2024 version

January 2025 Updates

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