Medical Appliances for Resource-Constrained Settings
This report that highlights the urgent need to improve the performance, procurement and deployment of medical appliances in healthcare facilities operating in weak- and off-grid settings.
With this research, CLASP and Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) highlight the urgent need to improve the performance, procurement and deployment of medical appliances in healthcare facilities operating in weak- and off-grid settings. The report uncovers how energy-intensive, poorly matched, and under-maintained medical devices are contributing to poor health outcomes and increasing operational strain in low-resource environments.
Drawing on real-world data from 29 healthcare facilities in Kisumu County, Kenya, the report presents insights from on-site testing, remote energy monitoring, and interviews with frontline healthcare workers and system stakeholders.
The study identifies practical solutions for more effective healthcare electrification from integrating energy efficiency into procurement policies, to establishing minimum energy performance standards and investing in local innovation. It emphasizes the importance of designing systems that match real-world usage patterns, reduce operational costs and strengthen the long-term sustainability of electrification investments.
This research was supported by Efficiency for Access, Ikea Foundation, and Transforming Energy Access.