Welcome to Safe Surgery Initiative
Safe Surgery Initiative (SSI) is dedicated to enhancing medical technology capacity and advocating for policies that improve access to safe, timely, and affordable surgical, obstetric, trauma, and critical care (SOTA) worldwide. Through innovation, advocacy, and strategic partnerships, we empower biomedical technicians and healthcare systems to maintain essential medical devices and ensure quality surgical care.
Our Mission
To build sustainable biomedical capacity, reform medical equipment donation practices, and advocate for the right to repair medical devices to improve global healthcare infrastructure.
Our Focus Areas
Right to Repair Advocacy
Promoting access to service manuals, diagnostic tools, and spare parts for biomedical equipment.
Eliminating restrictive manufacturer policies that limit medical device maintenance.
Supporting policies that empower healthcare professionals to repair and maintain medical equipment.
Medical Equipment Donation Reform
Ensuring ethical and sustainable donation practices.
Partnering with global organizations to develop biomedical equipment assessment tools.
Addressing the challenges of non-operational donated equipment.
Biomedical Capacity Building
Training biomedical technicians to manage and maintain SOTA equipment.
Providing technical expertise to Ministries of Health and key stakeholders.
Developing standards and guidelines for sustainable medical device management.
Technical Assistance & Research
Supporting the development of Quality Improvement Plans (QIPs) for medical equipment maintenance.
Conducting research on biomedical infrastructure and the impact on surgical care.
Get Involved
We collaborate with healthcare professionals, policymakers, donors, and organizations committed to improving global surgery and biomedical capacity. Whether you're an advocate, donor, or medical professional, your support can make a difference.
Join us in transforming surgical care worldwide.
