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EWH just completed a special BMET Training in Nigeria to improve neonatal equipment maintenance and uptime. This 2-week training is part of Coca-Cola's Safe Birth Initiative, which aims to reduce maternal and newborn mortality.…

Engineering World Health (EWH) strongly believes the key to succeeding in our mission is building strong partnerships wherever we go. That’s why we’re joining Medshare International in Coca-Cola Nigeria’s “Safe Birth Initiative” to support the Ministry of Health in Nigeria in reducing maternal and newborn mortalities. Engineering World Health focuses on the repair and maintenance of medical equipment in health facilities as well building the capacity of local personnel to manage and maintain lifesaving equipment without depending on external support. The in-house capability is essential for seamless provision of healthcare that saves lives.…

Written by Areli Rodriguez, EWH's Communications & Development Intern Although theory-based lectures teach students a great deal about biomedical equipment and how it works, working with the equipment boosts their learning to new levels. At the BMET training program in Nigeria, students got to do just that.…

In partnership with the GE Foundation, EWH continues to train BMETs and BMET instructors around the world. Here’s a look at how our programs, new and old, are doing:…