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the timely delivery of products. Moreover, Unimed sourced and delivered emergency syringes to administer the Covid-19 vaccine to South American countries, safeguarding individuals who might have otherwise not been able to access the vaccine. Its ethical procurement efforts also include offering aid to Haiti after their earthquake in 2021 by supplying sanitation kits and water treatment products to provide comfort to those affected. By delivering these products in a timely manner, the company played a role in preventing waterborne diseases spreading within the population at a time where adapting the usual sanitation and prevention measures would have not been possible. It is precisely these stories that highlight the impact of Unimed’s mission and fully demonstrate the value of its work. Looking to the future Unimed Procurement Services is truly proud to be able to represent local businesses by winning The Queen’s Award for Enterprise, which will open new doors for Unimed and further support it in its humanitarian mission. Unimed plans to continue to expand to be able to provide products and services to more countries worldwide, find new target populations in need of support, and partner with more manufacturers and suppliers who are dedicated to the global aid cause while operating with integrity and transparency. The company’s mission is and will continue to be to develop solutions
and services to support those in need and provide essential products for as many individuals as possible, no matter how long the journey is or how difficult it may be. For Unimed, no request is too large when it comes to contributing to accessibility. The organisation also prides itself on promoting and choosing eco-friendly practices and looks forward to a future of growth that goes hand-in-hand with sustainability. The company strongly believes there are always new opportunities to be exploited to further develop their transport and delivery solutions and expand their range of products to be able to act as the preferred ethical procurement services for as many charities, organisations and companies as possible. Unimed also seeks to continue to spotlight the importance of prevention within its services. With life-threatening issues such as antimicrobial resistance (AMR), prevention in the early stages is key, which is where providing access to diagnostic equipment becomes a priority. Medical procurement services play a big role in shaping a healthier world, and will never cease to be relevant. Unimed looks forward to continuing to develop in its field and promote the importance and significance of these services globally. UNIMED PROCUREMENT SERVICES LTD 190 London Rd, Leicester LE2 1ND Tel: +44 (0) 116 464 8401 or +44 (0) 7957 170165 shameet@unimedps.com • www.unimedps.com unimed-procurement-services
Life-saving work Unimed is proud to have been able to provide a variety of products and solutions for countries in need, particularly in response to healthcare crises. The company has kept the Covid-19 emergency at the forefront of their humanitarian efforts, sourcing and delivering Covid combating commodities and other lifesaving equipment to over 25 countries, including countries who were particularly struggling to cope with the Covid-19 health crisis such as Haiti and Thailand. The sustainable procurement organisation also contributed by supplying emergency oxygen equipment including oxygen concentrators and oxygen cylinders, saving individuals from medical complications all while pre-planning to ensure transport complications stemming from the repercussions of the pandemic would not affect
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