Global Health Response Series
Medical Staging Guide
Humanitarian Response Medical Staging Guide
Building modular medical supply caches for NGOs, governmental agencies, and corporate response teams.
Response Framework
- Assess hazard profiles: earthquake, hurricane, conflict, disease outbreak.
- Align kits with WHO EMT (Emergency Medical Team) classifications.
- Coordinate customs clearance, export documentation, and cold chain requirements.
IMAGE PLACEHOLDER – Map showing staging warehouse and deployment corridors
Kit Typologies
- Primary Care Kit: basic meds, dressings, diagnostics for 1,000 patients.
- Surgical/Trauma Kit: OR packs, anesthesia supplies, sterilization equipment.
- Public Health Kit: WASH supplies, vector control, PPE.
Staging & Packaging
- Use color-coded crates with tamper seals; include manifests in multiple languages.
- Pre-palletize for air or sea transport with weight limits noted.
- Maintain rolling readiness—rotate expiring items into domestic inventory.
Command & Control
- Integrate LAC Health logistics portal with NGO incident management systems.
- Provide tracking for each kit (barcode/RFID) from warehouse to field hospital.
- Capture consumption data for replenishment and donor reporting.
IMAGE PLACEHOLDER – Dashboard mockup showing kit locations/status
Partnership Advantages
- 24/7 response cell coordinating with freight forwarders.
- Access to specialty items (portable diagnostics, solar refrigeration).
- Compliance with international quality standards and documentation.