But the US would not intervene, said spokeswoman Victoria Nuland, except by continuing to channel non-lethal assistance (such as communications equipment and medical supplies) to the rebels.

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The agency procures medical supplies and equipment through poorly designed auctions.

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In Uganda, for example, many medical facilities lack the necessary supplies and equipment needed to perform surgery.

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This health care concern markets medical supplies, devices, laboratory equipment and diagnostic products worldwide.

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The Progress M-12M that went down last week was to deliver more than 3.8 tons of cargo to the space station crew, including food supplies, medical equipment, personal hygiene items and scientific equipment needed for experiments, according to Roscosmos and space officials.

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The money will be spent on medical supplies such as trauma kits, surgical equipment, medicines and water purification and to assist local doctors with the means to gather forensic evidence for any potential trials in future.

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