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From Solar Power to AI: Three Innovations Reshaping Oxygen Delivery
For many, the image of medical oxygen is a steel cylinder beside a hospital bed. That cylinder represents a century of medical progress. Today, on the front lines of healthcare, […]
Beyond the Flow: Why Humidification is a Non-Negotiable in Life-Saving Oxygen Therapy
In the global push to expand oxygen access, we often focus on the supply: the concentrators, the cylinders, the PSA plants. A critical, often overlooked component of oxygen delivery, however, ...
Why Investing in Dental Equipment Management is a Smart Bet for LMICs
Oral diseases affect nearly 3.7 billion people globally, with untreated tooth decay being the single most common health condition. In low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), this burden is ...
The $30,000 Question: Tackling the Dialysis Crisis in LMICs Through Smart Equipment Management
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a silent epidemic, affecting an estimated 850 million people worldwide. The vast majority, nearly 80%, live in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), where access to ...
The Last Mile of Lifesaving: How Innovative Maintenance is Keeping Oxygen Flowing in Malawi
In the global effort to end preventable deaths from a lack of oxygen, the oxygen concentrator has emerged as a game-changing technology, especially in low-resource settings. These devices, which ...
Kenya Launches National Medical Oxygen Roadmap
The newly launched roadmap leaves no stone unturned, providing a clear strategic framework designed to move Kenya from an emergency-response footing to a future of long-term, sustainable, and ...
The Hidden Epidemic: Up to 50% of Medical Equipment in Developing Countries is Broken. Here’s How We Fix It.
In the mission to advance global health, we often celebrate the arrival of new medical technologies: the MRI machine, the ventilator, the infant incubator. We must also consider what happens […]
Bridging the Gap: Ensuring Equitable Access to Medical Oxygen Through Investment, Training, and Biomedical Equipment Maintenance
The Commission reports that over 5 billion people lack access to safe and affordable medical oxygen services, with the largest inequities concentrated in low and middle-income countries (LMICs).
The ...
World Oxygen Day 2024: Closing the Gaps in Oxygen Access and Equipment Maintenance for Global Health
On this year’s World Oxygen Day, the call to action is louder than ever. Medical oxygen is not just a critical treatment—it is a lifeline across multiple health targets in […]
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Equipment
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is a marvel of modern medicine, providing a non-invasive way to peer inside the human body. Unlike X-rays, which use ionizing radiation, MRI uses powerful magnets ...