A BOLTON company has shipped out infection prevention control products to West Africa to help combat the spread of Ebola.

Vernacare’s disposable toileting and washing products have been sent to Sierra Leone to stem the spread of all infections, including Ebola.

The government has sent the Folds Road-based company’s disposable bedpans and urinals, together with its bedpan supports and hygienic commode chairs.

Vernacare has also dispatched an express order of products to prevent the spread of infection, removing the risk of using re-usable plastic, ceramic and stainless steel bedpans and urinals which, if not properly decontaminated, present a major safety threat.

Emma Sheldon, global marketing director of Vernacare, said: “Since Ebola is spread via bodily fluids, handling such fluids of infected patients presents a risk.

“Our single-use products will hold waste for long periods without any chance of leaking and can be disposed of safely after use — providing assurance to both patients and healthcare workers.”

“We are proud to play our part in helping to stem the spread of Ebola and stand ready to increase production and issue other products in our range, to meet further global demand.”

The firm’s products are exported to 48 countries and are used across the NHS.