Appropriate healthcare technologies for developing countries
Time
Wednesday 21st May
09:00 - Registration and refreshments
17:30 - Close
Thursday 22nd May
08:30 - Registration and refreshments
17:30 - Close
Location
The IET, Savoy Place, London, UK
Introduction
According to the World Health Organisation, around 95% of medical technology in developing countries is imported. Astonishingly, 50% of equipment in these countries is not in use. This is either due to a lack of maintenance, lack of training or because the equipment is too sophisticated. As a result, this has a big impact on the effective provision of healthcare in developing countries.
The main objectives of the seminar are:
- To promote appropriate healthcare technology in meeting the needs of the developing world
- To recognise and involve those participating in the provision of healthcare technology in the developing world
- To identify current and possible future developments
- To provide a platform for sharing experiences, networking and achieving consensus
Speakers from around the world will discuss:
- National policy and standards
- Innovation and new technologies
- Healthcare technology management and training
- eHealth and information technology
- Professional networking
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Programme
Keynote speakers
National Policies and Integrated Healthcare Technology
Dr Peter Heimann
Health Systems and Infrastructure Specialist, World Health Organization, Geneva
Healthcare Equipment Donations - WHO Guidelines and Country Experiences
Dr Andrei Issakov
Coordinator, Health Technology and Facilities Planning, Department for Health System Governance and Service Delivery, World Health Organization, Geneva
The Future of Global HTM Training
Mladen Poluta
Director, HTM Programme, University of Cape Town
For full programme details please visit the official website.
Organiser
The IET Healthcare Technologies Network