Emergency health kits are often a lifeline for people in crisis-affected areas. As a leading supplier of emergency kits, Missionpharma plays a vital role in addressing critical medical needs during humanitarian crises.

What is the Pediatric Severe Acute Malnutrition Kit (PED/SAM)?

In humanitarian emergencies, children suffering from severe acute malnutrition (SAM) with medical complications (MC) are among the most vulnerable. The Paediatric Severe Acute Malnutrition (PED/SAM) Kit, developed by the World Health Organization (WHO), is a ready-to-use, life-saving solution designed to support the treatment of these critically ill children in hospital settings.

The PED/SAM Kit is a comprehensive emergency health kit that equips healthcare providers with essential medicines, medical supplies, and equipment. It is specifically designed to treat up to 50 children with severe acute malnutrition and medical complications in a paediatric inpatient ward of 10-15 beds over a period of approximately three months.

Where is the kit used?

The kit is intended for use in hospitals and stabilisation centres where trained staff can manage children with SAM and associated complications. It is particularly valuable in emergency contexts, refugee camps, and areas with limited access to healthcare.

Missionpharma maintains stock of PED/SAM kits and can dispatch them within 48 hours in the event of an emergency or disaster. 

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Missionpharma keeps stock of PED/SAM kits and can dispatch the kit within 48 hours in case of an emergency or disaster. 

Who is the PED/SAM kit for?

The PED/SAM Kit is designed to treat children under five years of age suffering from severe acute malnutrition (SAM) with medical complications (MC). It contains all essential medicines, medical supplies, and equipment required for inpatient care.

Developed by WHO, the kit is intended for use in emergency settings, refugee camps, and regions with a high prevalence of child malnutrition. It is specifically targeted for use by trained healthcare professionals in hospitals and stabilisation centres.

The kit is not suitable for general outpatient clinics or facilities without staff trained in the management of severe acute malnutrition.

 

A lifeline for malnourished children

The PED/SAM Kit plays a vital role in humanitarian emergencies, refugee camps, and regions with limited access to healthcare. It is specifically designed for use by trained healthcare professionals who are equipped to manage children suffering from severe acute malnutrition with medical complications. 

The kit is fully ready-to-use and includes all the essential medicines, consumables, and medical equipment required to provide inpatient care for these vulnerable children. Its comprehensive design ensures that healthcare providers can deliver effective, guideline-based treatment in challenging and resource-constrained environments.

Compliance with WHO guidelines

The PED/SAM Kit is developed in accordance with WHO’s treatment guidelines for the management of severe acute malnutrition with medical complications. 

It reflects the clinical protocols outlined in the WHO Pocket Book of Hospital Care for Children, which provides evidence-based recommendations for the treatment of common paediatric illnesses in resource-limited settings. This alignment ensures that the kit supports safe, effective, and standardised care for malnourished children in emergency and inpatient contexts.

PED/SAM Kit structure and modules

The PED/SAM kit is divided into eight modules, each carefully designed to address the complex medical needs of malnourished children. The kit can be purchased as a complete kit, or each module can be ordered individually. This flexibility allows modules to be supplied in preferred quantities, based on local needs.

Download module overview here.

Module 1 – Medicines SAM

Specialised treatments for children with Severe Acute Malnutrition with Medical Complications, based on WHO clinical guidelines.

Module 2 – Medicines PED Oral
Essential medicines for common paediatric conditions, including antibiotics, antifungals, antiparasitics, and nutritional supplements.

Module 3 – Medicines PED Injectables
Essential injectables and IV fluids for emergency and inpatient care, including antibiotics, antipyretics, and supportive treatments.

Module 5 – Medicines Malaria
For the diagnosis and treatment of malaria, including ACTs, injectable artesunate, and rapid diagnostic tests.

Module 6 – Renewables
Essential medical consumables and reusable tools for basic procedures and patient care.

Module 7A – Equipment, Part A
Essential tools for diagnosis, monitoring, and basic clinical procedures, including scales, oximeter, haemoglobin analyser, and resuscitator.

Module 7B – Equipment, Part B
Disposable microcuvettes for use with the HemoCue Hb301 haemoglobin analyser.

Module 8 – Glucometer
Glucometer kit with test strips and lancets for blood glucose monitoring.

Note: Module 4 – Medicines PED Controlled is not supplied by Missionpharma as it contains controlled substances requiring special import permits.

Flexible ordering and rapid delivery

To accommodate varying needs in emergency and healthcare settings, all modules within the PED/SAM Kit can be ordered individually and in preferred quantities. This flexibility allows healthcare providers to replenish specific components as needed. For example, reusable equipment modules may be ordered less frequently than medicines or consumables, which typically require more regular restocking.

Missionpharma ensures rapid dispatch of PED/SAM Kits from its strategically located warehouse in the Kandla Special Economic Zone, situated in Gujarat, India. In the event of an emergency or disaster, kits can be shipped within 48 hours, ensuring timely support for vulnerable children in critical care.

Why choose Missionpharma as your PED/SAM supplier?

Missionpharma is a trusted supplier of WHO-compliant PED/SAM Kits, offering quality-assured medicines, medical supplies, and equipment tailored to the treatment of severe acute malnutrition in children. The kits are designed with a flexible, module-based structure, allowing orders to be customised to meet the specific needs of individual countries and healthcare settings.

With a proven track record, Missionpharma has successfully supplied PED/SAM Kits to over 40 countries since 2020, supporting emergency response efforts and long-term healthcare programmes. Leveraging strategic global logistics, Missionpharma ensures fast and reliable delivery to regions across Africa, the Middle East, and beyond making us a dependable partner in the fight against child malnutrition.

How to order PED/SAM

Do contact us at stock@missionpharma.com for any inquiry or procurement support related to PED/SAM.

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