Setting the Global Standard for Appropriate Medical Equipment

“Our mission is to ensure that medical equipment is clinically safe, adapted to local needs, acceptable to users, and maintainable within the available resources of the community or country.”

Why AME Matters...

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or more medical equipment in Sub-Saharan Africa is currently out of service
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of medical equipment in many sub-Saharan African countries is donated or funded by foreign sources.
0%
0f donated medical equipment is never put into use due to lack of compatibility, spare parts, or training.
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of 81 LMICs have a formal Health Technology Management (HTM) policy.

Setting the Global Standard for Medical Equipment

AME ensures universal agreement on what qualifies as appropriate medical equipment through transparent testing criteria. We help healthcare systems define needs and select reliable medical devices.

Driving innovation and excellence in biomedical engineering across LMICs.

AME strengthens the biomedical industry by supporting local testing labs in LMICs. We create job opportunities and career pathways for biomedical engineers and technicians.

AME Testing Framework

At AME, we apply a rigorous testing framework to ensure medical equipment meets the highest standards of safety, durability, usability, and compliance. Our structured evaluation process examines key factors such as maintenance needs, operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and cost-effectiveness, ensuring that every device is reliable, adaptable, and suited for its intended healthcare setting. Through transparent testing criteria, we empower decision-makers to select medical equipment that is clinically safe, locally sustainable, and built to last.

Maintenance

Assessing internal design, installation, and preventive maintenance requirements to extend the lifespan of medical equipment.

Usability

Evaluating the interface, user experience, and ease of operation to ensure seamless functionality for healthcare professionals.

Compliance

Verifying adherence to regulatory frameworks and quality management systems to guarantee safe and effective medical devices.

Learning

Providing technical manuals, media, and structured training to enhance user proficiency and long-term device performance.

Access

Assessing supply chain logistics, capacity, and delivery timelines to ensure medical equipment reaches the facilities that need it.

Durability

Testing resilience against environmental, electrical, chemical, and mechanical factors to ensure long-term functionality.

Infrastructure

Evaluating installation requirements and compatibility with healthcare infrastructure for efficient deployment.

Cost

Analyzing capital, operational, and long-term financial impact to optimize cost-effectiveness and sustainability.

Collaborate with Experts to Make a Global Impact!

AME is a mission-driven social enterprise uniting 12 biomedical engineers and global health professionals from 5 continents. With 200+ years of collective experience, our diverse team is committed to shaping the future of appropriate medical equipment worldwide.

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