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Power Resilience for Medical Equipment

By deploying Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS) in medical facilities, sensitive diagnostic equipment remains operational during power disruptions, because stable power prevents damage and downtime caused by brownouts and blackouts. This strategy ensures continuity of diagnostic imaging and screening services in regions with unreliable electrical grids by protecting critical equipment from power fluctuations. Unlike broader energy infrastructure overhauls, this approach focuses on targeted, low-cost technical interventions at the device level, enabling immediate improvements in equipment reliability and healthcare delivery without requiring systemic grid reform.

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  • Direct Patient Diagnostic Assistance Humanitarian Radiology Development Corps
    direct service
    Provides direct diagnostic assistance, such as helping a pediatric surgeon diagnose a complex liver tumor, in hospitals in underserved communities.
  • Donation and Distribution of Medical Imaging Equipment Humanitarian Radiology Development Corps
    direct service
    Donates and distributes new and refurbished medical imaging equipment, including ultrasound machines, X-ray machines, and PACS systems, to underserved communities and hospitals globally. This includes nearly $1.7 million in equipment, such as 26 refurbished Full Size Ultrasound Sequoia machines, 7 refurbished Full Size Ultrasound S3000 machines, 8 new Handheld Vistascan devices, and various other imaging and PACS equipment.
  • Medical Equipment Repair and Maintenance Humanitarian Radiology Development Corps
    direct service
    Repairs and maintains donated medical imaging equipment, such as Sequoia ultrasound machines and PET/CT scanners, to ensure their continued functionality in hospitals.
  • Radiology Infrastructure Development and Assessment Humanitarian Radiology Development Corps
    capacity building
    Conducts assessments of hospital radiology departments, provides design guidance for new radiology facilities, and implements radiology PACS systems to improve imaging services in underserved areas.
  • Radiology Training and Education Humanitarian Radiology Development Corps
    capacity building
    Provides training and education in radiology, including mammography quality assurance and positioning, ultrasound techniques, and C-arm fluoroscopy, to technologists, students, and physicians in various countries.
  • Support for Radiology Professional Organizations Humanitarian Radiology Development Corps
    capacity building
    Supports the establishment and meetings of professional societies for radiology technologists, such as ATIMH in Haiti, to foster professional development and collaboration.