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- Talk
- 21/09/2023
- UK
The Green Agenda, Orthopaedic Recycling and the BOA
Description
The talk is delivered by Tim Beacon, the Chief Executive and founder of Medical Aid International, an organization that provides healthcare support to low and middle-income countries, disaster relief, and war zones for almost two decades. Tim shares his extensive background in health care, including his experience as an Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) and involvement in training leadership for orthopedic surgeons.
He emphasizes the importance of Medical Aid International's role in procuring healthcare resources efficiently, notably through the procurement of gifts in kind that significantly extend budgets for healthcare organizations. Tim illustrates the practical impact of their work, highlighting successful projects like equipping surgical theatres for Mercy Ships in Madagascar with sustainable and donated medical equipment, showcasing how they maximize resources to provide effective healthcare under challenging conditions.
The presentation details the challenges faced in the low and middle-income country environments, illustrating how proper context and planning are crucial for successful healthcare projects. Tim emphasizes the significance of recycling medical equipment to improve outcomes in these regions while sharing various experiences and case studies, such as the successful treatment of an 18-year-old in Uganda using recycled equipment and the development of orthopedic services in Ethiopia.
Tim concludes by encouraging audience engagement through partnerships and collaboration, sharing insights on available training courses, and underscoring the necessity of strategic recycling and resource management to enhance healthcare delivery in underserved regions.