1. Addressing Sustainability Challenges in Medical Device Donations
WHO 4th Global Forum on Medical Devices
13 December, 2018
Vikas Meka

3. A public-private group convened by the National Academy of Sciences
Authors:
Bruce Compton, Catholic Health Association of the United States
David M. Barash, GE Foundation
Jennifer Farrington, Becton Dickinson and Company
Cynthia Hall, ExxonMobil
Dale Herzog, UPS Foundation
Vikas Meka, US Agency for International Development (former)
Ellen Rafferty, Becton Dickinson and Company
Katherine Taylor, University of Notre Dame
Asha Varghese, GE Foundation

4. The medical device donation ecosystem is complex
Creating an effective donation process requires a whole systems approach
Collection and sharing of data on donations are needed to enable transparency and coordination

5. Considerations for moving forward
Create a global alliance of public-private organizations to close knowledge gaps, share data on impact of donations, and champion future policy
Promote accreditation of organizations that procure and supply medical devices that adhere to code of conduct consistent with WHO donation guidelines