AMTZ's International Biomed Cross launched
Spearheaded by AMTZ (Andhra Pradesh MedTech Zone) and supported by the Universal Clinical Engineering Federation (UCEF), the IBC was launched by Jitendra Sharma, Managing Director and Founder CEO of AMTZ, in the presence of stakeholders from India's health and medical technology ecosystem.
Speaking at the launch, Dr. Sharma said, 'In times of disaster, broken equipment is as deadly as unavailable equipment. The IBC is our answer to that gap. This is India's humanitarian and technological response to global healthcare disruptions.'
The IBC will be powered by a growing global volunteer force of biomedical engineers and healthcare technology experts who will offer hands-on repair, maintenance, and remote support for medical devices during emergencies.
It also aims to strengthen long-term healthcare systems in underserved areas by facilitating equipment donations and knowledge sharing. The organisation calls on volunteers, donors and healthcare institutions worldwide to join hands in this vital mission.
'With its launch, AMTZ has not only underscored India's leadership in global MedTech innovation but also introduced a compassionate, timely and strategic initiative to strengthen emergency healthcare worldwide,' Dr. Sharma said.
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