Humanitarian Efforts
Medical technology professionals play an instrumental role in improving healthcare in developing countries around the world. The resources listed below are designed to advance and recognize these humanitarian efforts.
CASE STUDIES - Learn what others are doing in the field.
- Haitians Seek to Help their Homeland Recover (AAMI News February 2011)
- Report Highlights Devices to Help Poor Countries (AAMI News February 2011)
- Nigerian Shares Journey to Become a Better Biomed (AAMI News December 2010)
- Profession Steps Up Assistance to Haiti (AAMI News July 2010)
- MediSend Strives to Transform Healthcare in Developing Countries (BI&T May/Jun 2010) Medisend
- Vietnam: An Inside Look with ORBIS (BI&T Jan/Feb 2007) ORBIS
- Finding a Home for Unwanted Equipment (BI&T Mar/Apr 2006)
- Jump on Board the World's Only Flying Eye Hospital (BI&T Jan/Feb 2006) - ORBIS
- An Extraordinary Opportunity: Helping Those in Need (AAMI News May 2006) - Global Assistance for Medical Equipment (GAME)
- Biomeds Volunteer at Home, Abroad (BI&T May/June 2004)- Assist International and Samaritan's Purse
- The Mission May Be Great, the Rewards Are Even Greater (AAMI News May 2005) - Operation Smile
- Biomeds Reach Out to Provide Aid and Expertise to Countries in Need (BI&T Nov/Dec 2001) - World Medical Mission, International Aid, Medical Equipment Services, Global Medical Resources, CESO International Services
VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATIONS
- Interested in getting involved? Contact these humanitarian groups.