Maternity and Women's Health
In LMICs, whilst good progress has been made, high infant mortality remains a significant issue. Medical Aid International offer a range of healthcare solutions which help address this challenge.
"The numbers of maternal deaths have been brought right down in hospitals we support with MedAid"
– Dr Nigel Pearson, Semiliki Trust
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Imaging: Ultrasound and Dopplers
We know first hand that in access to reliable ultrasound equipment can transform maternal care. Ultrasound enables early detection of pregnancy complications, ensuring timely intervention and better outcomes for mother and child. The models of ultrasound we supply are used in the British health service.
Our foetal Dopplers are the perfect complement, allowing healthcare professionals to quickly and easily monitor the baby’s heartbeat, providing reassurance and critical diagnostic information.
This equipment significantly reduces infant mortality; investing is this area is often a great return on investment.
Surgical Instrument Sets
We are able to supply any surgical instruments to suit your requirements to cover all areas of gynaecology and obstetrics. All our instrument sets are European manufactured and are CE marked. Below are our most popular sets.
Fistula Set
The FIGO-MedAid Fistula set has been carefully designed with input from highly experienced fistula surgeons working across the LMIC environment.
C-Section Set
Having access to key instruments during maternity procedures is vital for patient care. Our set is prepared with the fundamental instruments to be as cost effective as possible and allow maximum accessibility across LMICs.
Delivery Set
Used in the British healthcare system our delivery set comes as standard with the instruments required for natural delivery, including episiotomies.
Equipping Your Gynaecology and Obstetrics Unit
We are able to supply a variety of relevant furniture, including examination couches, obstetric delivery beds, postnatal care furniture. All designed with comfort, durability and functionality in clinical settings for the LMIC environment in mind.
We can also supply equipment, such as infant radiant warmers and phototherapy lights. These devices play a crucial role in the early care of newborns. Our equipment is designed to be reliable, energy-efficient and easy to operate, making it suitable for a variety of healthcare environments, including those with limited infrastructure.
As part of our commitment to improving neonatal care across LMICs, all of our equipment (where applicable), including patient monitoring solutions, come with neonate, child, and adult accessories.
Together, our furniture and equipment solutions provide a comprehensive foundation for safe and effective maternal and newborn care.
LMIC Infant Incubator: The MediCradle
Every year, 15 million infants are born preterm, and nearly one million of them do not survive due to inadequate access to essential healthcare – particularly infant incubators. In the LMIC environment hospitals can lose multiple infants daily because traditional incubators are prohibitively expensive, difficult to maintain, and unsuitable for challenging environments; the LMIC environment is littered with non-working, Western incubators.
Unlike conventional incubators designed for high-tech, well-funded hospitals, the MediCradle Infant Incubator is engineered specifically for use in resource-limited settings. It is affordable, easy to maintain, and fully compliant with international IEC standards – making it the ultimate life-saving solution for newborns in need.
This Western incubator had been sitting unused for over a year.
Key Features and Advantages
1. Reliable Power Supply – Adapts to Any Situation
Power reliability is a major issue in many countries, but the MediCradle ensures uninterrupted operation with its AC power compatibility, smart power management, and battery backup.
2. Maximum Efficiency – Conserves Heat, Extends Battery Life
Traditional incubators are not built for efficiency; the MediCradle is well insulated with thick walls and double-walled door – designed with sustainability in mind.
3. Simple Maintenance & Easy Repairs – Designed for Longevity
Conventional incubators require costly, specialised maintenance. The MediCradle changes that being build for durability and functionality, with easy, low-cost repairs.
4. Advanced Infection Control – Protecting Vulnerable Newborns
Premature infants are highly susceptible to infections, and the MediCradle provides unparalleled protection, with custom air filtration and reusable skin temperature sensors.
5. Additional Features for Enhanced Usability
- Soft-close door hinges – Prevents accidental harm to the infant.
- 24-hour temperature history tracking – Monitors infant progress via LED display.
- Secure transport design – Equipped with carrying straps for easy handling and fastening to surfaces.
- Enhanced alarm system – Multiple visual and audible alerts for critical conditions.
The MediCradle meets all international IEC (60601-1, 60601-1-2) standards and has been rigorously tested.
CPAP Machines
At Medical Aid International, we understand the urgent need for effective respiratory support in LMICs. For newborns with breathing difficulties, particularly premature babies, Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) machines can mean the difference between life and death.
Our CPAP solutions are designed for durability, ease of use, and performance in challenging environments. They provide consistent airway pressure to help infants breathe, reducing the risk of complications and long-term health issues.
Well functioning CPAP machines are vital to reducing infant mortality and giving vulnerable newborns the best possible start in life.
A MedAid supplied CPAP machine in use, Ghana.
Neonatal Resuscitation Bag
A vital, life saving tool for the LMIC environment containing all essential items necessary to resuscitate a newborn baby. Emergency resuscitation equipment is a key tool in reducing infant mortality in LMICs.
Contents
- Reusable neonatal bag/valve/mask (BVM)
- Airways
- Stethoscope
- Penguin suction device
To help support neonatal care in LMICs we have also created a newborn resuscitation flowchart for healthcare professionals. It provides a key protocol for effective neonatal resuscitation.
Other Solutions
Digital X-Ray
Any substantial healthcare facility needs reliable X-Ray. Yet in low resource environments most clinics and hospitals face many challenges in this area which directly can affect the quality of care.
Sterilisation
Sterilisation of medical equipment in LMIC environments is a major challenge, particularly in more rural locations because of an absence of affordable, serviceable, easily usable equipment.
