A leading manufacturer of medical and life sciences equipment, Getinge, has joined IFC’s Africa Medical Equipment Facility, an initiative designed to help healthcare providers in sub-Saharan Africa have better access to life-saving equipment and supplies, IFC announced.
Sweden-headquartered Getinge’s participation in the IFC-led facility will expand opportunities for medical clinics and hospitals in Africa to obtain and service medical equipment, including devices that assist surgeons during lung and heart surgery, machines used to administer anesthesia, ventilators, and other critical devices needed during surgeries and in intensive care.
“We’re proud to participate in an initiative that helps patients by ensuring the supply of critical medical equipment where it’s urgently needed,” said Sebastien Blanche, Global Head of Getinge Financial Services. “In this joint effort, we will not only make the devices more affordable, but also help build sustainable service plans for their continued use.”