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1st African Region Biomedical Engineering and Healthcare Technology Conference and Exhibition – Africa Chapter
Held at Nairobi’s Safari Park Hotel and organized by the Association of Medical Engineering of Kenya (AMEK) and the International Federation of Medical and Biological Engineering (IFMBE), this conference centered on post-COVID-19 healthcare technology in Africa. The Oxygen Alliance was proud to sponsor 2 biomedical engineers from Malawi to attend the event where discussions highlighted the risks of oxygen production, the significance of medical equipment documentation, concerns about oxygen equipment’s proximity to incinerators, the necessity for advanced oxygen monitoring, and strategies to address oxygen shortages in remote areas. The event also
Ministry of Health Uganda and the Oxygen Alliance sign letter of intent
In another significant step towards our goal of creating and enhancing sustainable healthcare systems across Africa and the globe, The Ministry of Health of the republic of Uganda and the Oxygen Alliance signed a letter of intent for strategic investment and support aimed at increasing the availability of functional medical oxygen plants and total quality management protocols to enhance timely availability of medical oxygen for patients across healthcare facilities in Uganda.
Resilient Oxygen Concentrators: 1060AW Launch
The Oxygen Alliance is very excited to share an announcement from two members: Drive DeVilbiss and Sanrai International. Drive DeVilbiss is developing a new 10L oxygen concentrator centering the needs and context of the unique environments found in the Global South. This is the first time that an oxygen device is being specifically created for these settings! The new concentrator, the 1060AW is designed to be robust, reliable and extremely energy efficient. For all members of the Oxygen Alliance, we encourage you to get involved! We
Malawi and the Oxygen Alliance officially signed a groundbreaking letter of intent
In a significant step towards transitioning to a more resilient health ecosystem, the Ministry of Health, Malawi and the Oxygen Alliance officially signed a groundbreaking letter of intent on 17th May 2023. The purpose of this partnership is to collaborate and develop policies and guidelines for the maintenance and repair of biomedical equipment in Malawi.