Peace Corps Medical Kit

For a long time I have wondered what exactly is included in the PC Medical Kit. One RPCV told me "it has like 1000 condoms, and you'll never use anything else in it!"

And I was like... ....ok.

Here is what it actually contains (according to peacecorpswiki.org, Niger page - other countries' lists were slightly different):

Medical Kit Contents

Ace bandages
Acetaminophen 325 mg (Tylenol)
Adhesive tape
American Red Cross First Aid & Safety Handbook
Antacid tablets (Tums)
Antibiotic ointment (Bacitracin/Neomycin/Polymycin B)
Antiseptic antimicrobial skin cleaner (Hibiclens)
Band-Aids
Butterfly closures
Cepacol lozenges
Chlorine dropper bottle
Clomtimazole 1% antifungal cream
Condoms
Cough lozenges
Dental floss
DiGel tablets
Diphenhydramine HCL 25 mg (Benadryl)
Hydrocortisone cream 1%
Ibuprofen 400 mg
Insect repellent
Lip balm
Malaria kit
Stool sample kit
Oral rehydration salts
Oral thermometer (Fahrenheit)
Pseudoephedrine HCL (Sudafed)
Scissors
Sterile gauze pads
Tetrahydrozaline eyedrops (Visine)
Tweezers
White petroleum jelly
Zinc oxide

So that explains that.

Basically what I am hoping is that when you get all your stuff once you've accepted your invitation, they really tell you specifically what they are going to provide and what they aren't. Because if you really need something when you get there that you thought you'd have (like multivitamins, not on this list), it could take months for your family to get it to you...bummer!