Partnerships with individuals and organisations have been critical to Egbe Medical Mission to maximise the best results, leverage resources, and find sustainable healthcare solutions. Equally as important, these partnerships are a HUGE encouragement to the team at ECWA Hospital Egbe, Nigeria and embody the principle of “joining hands” to accomplish a big vision.
To mention a few, “joining hands” has been highlighted at ECWA Hospital Egbe and ECWA College of Nursing Sciences with partners from the Dalton Foundation, Loma Linda University, Worldwide Biomed, Giving Tree Medical Charity, and Samaritan’s Purse/World Medical Mission. Whether in person, via Zoom, or WhatsApp, a common focus has been to develop biomed training further to ensure the hospital is equipped with the right medical equipment and there are procedures to maintain the equipment. Routine maintenance on medical equipment is extremely critical in harsh conditions like rural Egbe, where equipment cannot be easily purchased or replaced. Without properly functioning equipment, a hospital cannot serve its patients…and lives are at risk.
These critical partnerships have led to ongoing problem-solving between our Egbe biomed team and our USA colleagues, whether it be support for the portable X-ray unit, troubleshooting lab equipment, combating power compatibility issues, or training staff on the care and use of complex medical equipment. The results of these partnerships have produced Nigerian biomed technicians who are gaining knowledge and skills critical for sustainability. The training and mentorship for the care and maintenance of all the hospital medical equipment underscores a shared vision for healthcare improvements and patient support that we hold dearly.
We enjoy sharing about mission-minded organisations coming together with us to achieve a common goal because these partnerships enable efficiency and a broader understanding of possible solutions that result in great outcomes and the very best use of the funds you have generously given.
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Thank you for being an integral part of this life-changing mission.
Egbe Biotech members and Barbara Campbell, Executive Director, Dalton Foundation, have been instrumental in procuring medical equipment and supporting biomed training.
Jacob Q, a lecturer from Valley View University Ghana, Prof. Danjuma Daniel from the Adventist Health International-Loma Linda University USA, & Isaac Z, Biomed from Adventist Hospital Ile Ife Nigeria, pictured with Hospital Director of Administration Monono Hans in the yellow, participated in an assessment of the hospital as a Biomed training site.
Madison Strausbaugh from Samaritan’s Purse/World Medical Mission Specialty Teams and Greg Blevins and Barb Rash, Technical Advisors, Laboratory Support conducted a laboratory assessment, participated in sickle cell testing, and assessed the hospital for specialty teams’ suitability.
