Join this webinar with NHS Scotland’s Global Citizenship programme, where we’ll explore best practice for medical equipment donations.
The WHO estimates that 70% of donated medical equipment is not fit for purpose – often ending up in ‘equipment graveyards’. A survey conducted by Scotland’s Chief Medical Office found that among recipients of Scottish donations, 81% of respondents had received equipment they were not able to use. Even though donations are made with good intentions—and can save lives—the results of donations have not always been positive.
Scotland’s International Development Alliance partnered with the Scottish Government to develop a best practice framework which guides potential donors through ten key steps to making more effective, sustainable, and safe medical equipment donations. The “10 Step Guide to Safe and Effective Medical Equipment Donations” is for anyone in Scotland involved in the donation of medical equipment to LMICs; however the key messages are also applicable to other types of donated equipment.
In order for the guide to be disseminated and used as effectively as possible, NHS Scotland has commissioned SIDA to facilitate engagement sessions on the 10 Step Guide for our members and the wider third sector.
Aside from promoting safe and effective practice around the donation of medical equipment, the workshop will also create a space for individuals and organisations involved in donations to share their experience, explore the ethical and environmental considerations of donations, and foster partnership working in the donation process.