MedShare
Founded in 1998, MedShare is a 501(c)(3) humanitarian aid organization that redistributes surplus medical products to underserved communities globally. MedShare has donated $297.8 million in aid, served 33.4 million people, and provided supplies to 117 countries.
History
Founded in 1998, MedShare is a 501(c)(3) humanitarian aid organization. Over the years, the organization has made significant contributions to global healthcare by partnering with hospitals, distributors, and manufacturers. MedShare focuses on collecting surplus medical products and redistributing them to healthcare facilities in underserved communities worldwide. Through its efforts, MedShare has served 33.4 million people and donated $297.8 million in humanitarian aid to date.
Global Impact
MedShare has made a remarkable global impact, providing aid to 117 countries around the world. The organization has donated 30,440,645 lbs. of supplies and equipment from U.S. donors, benefitting millions. MedShare’s reach extends to equipping 965,152 medical professionals, enhancing the capacity of healthcare systems in underserved areas.
Programs
MedShare operates several vital programs aimed at improving healthcare. The Primary Care Program focuses on building healthy communities by strengthening health systems locally and in developing countries. The Maternal & Child Health Program seeks to improve healthcare quality for mothers and children in under-resourced communities. Additionally, the Infectious Disease Control & Prevention Program provides Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to under-resourced facilities worldwide. The Biomedical Equipment Training & Repair Service offers essential training and repair services, ensuring the sustainability of equipment donations.
Disaster Relief
MedShare's Disaster Relief Program is equipped to respond with urgency and precision when humanitarian disasters strike. This program ensures that vulnerable areas around the world receive the necessary medical supplies and equipment in times of crisis. MedShare’s rapid response capabilities have proven crucial in delivering aid where and when it is most needed.
Collaborations and Partnerships
MedShare maintains a robust network of collaborators, including Amazon and Operation Smile, to address critical health issues such as malnutrition in children with cleft conditions. The organization leverages expertise, logistics, funding, and data collection from these partnerships to deliver medical supplies and equipment effectively. MedShare’s collaborative efforts have also led to the delivery of $20 million in spinal surgical sets to Ukraine and completed biomedical equipment training for a primary care facility in the Dominican Republic.