Appropriate healthcare technologies for low resource settings 2024 (session 1)

Hear from our chosen abstract speakers on the key topics that are important to AHT in 2024.

Topics:

-  How the Innovative Fit for Purpose PulmO2 10L Oxygen Concentrator
Addresses the Challenges of Delivering Effective Oxygen Therapy in Low
Resource Settings
-  A journey of technical development: Fit-for-purpose oxygen
concentrators for use in low-resource settings
-  Translation of the LeVe CPAP system to Uganda for local production, maintenance and clinical use

Delivering effective healthcare in environments with low resources faces many challenges. Some factors which may be detrimental to the provision of adequate healthcare in low resource settings include lack of sufficient financial resources, facilities and infrastructure; insufficient and/or inadequately educated and trained staff; lack of test equipment, manuals and spare parts; inappropriate equipment donations; large number of healthcare equipment out of service; unreliable power and water supplies; political instability and war.

At AHT2024, we shall be highlighting and discussing appropriate technological developments to meet these needs, and invite submissions for presentations. The emphasis should, where possible, be on Innovation, Design and Engineering. Case studies from the field, including those which experienced serious challenges, or even failure, can be instructive in helping future projects.