The Oxygen Alliance is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with the the Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ) , marking a significant expansion of its collaborative network of biomedical engineering professional and regulatory bodies across Africa. The EIZ joins our growing community dedicated to advancing healthcare technology and professional development,

This Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), formally agreed upon on 8th May between Oxygen Alliance, represented by Brian Kamamia, and the EIZ (Biomedical Engineering Section), aims to cultivate a robust ecosystem for biomedical engineering in Zambia. The collaboration will focus on building local capacity, fostering research sharing, harmonizing industry guidelines, and ensuring that essential medical devices remain operational and accessible to healthcare facilities.

The partnership will empower biomedical engineers in Zambia by enhancing their skills and knowledge through targeted capacity building initiatives, with the facilitation of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) points for EIZ members through several avenues being a key component of this collaboration.

• Knowledge Exchange and Networking: Members will gain access to the BME-Konza app, a platform designed for sharing information, experiences, and best practices to accelerate problem-solving and promote continuous improvement within the biomedical engineering field.
• Training and Capacity Building: Oxygen Alliance will deliver online theoretical sessions and webinars focused on the maintenance and repair of critical medical equipment. These sessions are vital for equipment and operational safety and the sustainability of healthcare systems. EIZ members will be able to leverage Oxygen Alliance’s community resources, which include the opportunity to attend these webinars and share their expertise by presenting, while. Oxygen Alliance will provide capacity-building materials and issue certificates, with EIZ verifying participation for CPD point allocation.
• Research and Innovation: The partnership will encourage contributions to “The Journal of Biomedical Engineering Systems and Technologies for Low- and Middle-Income Countries (BEST-LMIC).” EIZ members can earn CPD points for publishing peer-reviewed articles, review articles, case studies, technical notes, standards, guidelines, or editorials.

This collaboration signifies a mutual commitment to advancing the field of biomedical engineering and ensuring that healthcare professionals have the support and resources they need to maintain and manage medical technology effectively.

About the Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ): The Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ) is a body corporate re-established under section 3(1) of the Engineering Institution of Zambia Act No. 17 of 2010 of the laws of Zambia. Its purpose is to promote and regulate the engineering profession, provide for the registration of engineering organizations, and regulate their professional conduct.

For more information on the Oxygen Alliance and our work in strengthening healthcare ecosystems through equipment maintenance and repair, please visit Oxygen Alliance.