Revolutionizing Healthcare: Adopting Low-Cost Innovations from Low-Income Countries

In an era of increasing demand and dwindling resources, the COVID-19 pandemic has exposed the structural limitations of the current healthcare system. This book, written by Matthew Harris, offers a pathway for the NHS to adopt low-cost but effective innovations from areas of the world traditionally seen as beneficiaries rather than providers of help and support.

The book presents simple, frugal, yet high-quality alternatives to current practice, spanning various healthcare disciplines, including orthopaedics, paediatrics, mental health, and plastic surgery. These solutions, developed by low- and middle-income countries, have the potential to save the NHS millions of pounds while ensuring safe and clinically effective healthcare.

Challenging Global Health Inequities

Grounded in the contemporary debates of decolonization, this book invites readers to question the culture and systems in global health that view low-income countries as solely passive recipients of aid. By highlighting the innovative solutions from these countries, the book aims to promote a more equitable exchange of ideas and resources in the pursuit of better healthcare.

This volume will be essential reading for students, scholars, and professionals across Public Health, Global Health, and Development Studies, as well as healthcare managers and policy makers in the UK and beyond.

Publication Details

Published by: Taylor and Francis

Publication Date: August 31, 2023

Language: English

ISBN: 9781032284958, 9781000932010