WHO WE ARE

 

Established in 2016, HERhealthEQ was born out of a need to reduce the equity gap in access to healthcare for women around the world. What began as a singular donation of a mammogram machine to a Costa Rican hospital, has now grown into an international web of healthcare solutions. The HERhealthEQ team is driven by a desire to see less women face the choice between their own healthcare and putting food on the tables of their families.

Our Mission is to improve women’s health in developing countries by providing access to medical devices & equipment, creating an equitable standard of care.

 

 

 

ACCESS OBSTACLES TO EQUITABLE HEALTHCARE

 
 

Everyday, women bear the burden of caring for themselves and their communities. In countries like India and Nepal, women are responsible for up to 84% of caregiving duties. Faced with gender disparity barriers including; unequal power relationships, social norms impacting education and paid employment, poverty, the focus on female reproductive roles and more, women’s health in many developing countries is NOT prioritized

According to the World Health Organization:

  • Almost 95% of all maternal deaths occurred in low and lower middle-income countries in 2020, and most could have been prevented

  • By 2048, NCDs are projected to cause the vast majority of Global deaths, with heart disease, cancer and diabetes amongst the top 4 diseases

  • In 2020, about 90% of the new cases of cervical cancer and related deaths worldwide occurred in low- and middle-income countries

  • Every 14 seconds around the world, a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer 

 
 

PROJECTS

HERhealthEQ projects have been focused on non-communicable disease detection and treatment for Cervical Cancer, Breast Cancer, Maternal Health and Heart Disease. 31 pieces of equipment have been deployed to date, impacting just under 50,000 women. We provide women around the world access to equipment they need to live healthy and productive lives, invest in training local practitioners, build long-term relationships within communities and create work opportunities that will drive health equity for years to come.

Here are the most important projects HERhealthEQ has been involved in and their impact.

 

Costa Rica

future | active | historical

Cervical cancer & Breast cancer

Jamaica

active | historical

Maternal health & Cervical cancer

 

Tanzania

active | historical

Cervical cancer

Burkina Faso

active | historical

Cervical cancer

 

Vietnam

historical

Cervical cancer

Extended Impact - USA and more

historical

Maternal health and Medical supplies

OUR APPROACH

 

As part of our solution, HERhealthEQ combines the delivery of health equity with a commitment to sustainability. In 2019, the cost of waste in the US healthcare system alone was between $760 billion and $935 billion dollars - the HERhealthEQ strategy contributes to a reduction in this number through facilitating the delivery of equipment that may otherwise go to waste. Using an impact-driven community selection and need-analysis measure, HERhealthEQ is uniquely positioned to deliver exactly what receiving regions need to close the health gap — so that women everywhere can live long, healthy, and productive lives. 

HERhealthEQ, an accredited member of the EU GPO, sources quality medical materials ethically and responsibly.

  • We locate devices and equipment purchased in excess, that sit unused or are stuck in storage.

  • We bridge the gap to access through the removal of financial barriers for hospitals, clinics and service providers, matching available equipment to needing recipients.

  • We train teams, provide warranties and service contracts, and provide local language materials for community education

  • We monitor results over time and remain in close contact with our field teams and local partners.

 
 

WHAT WE NEED

Join us in our vital mission to advance women's health equity through our initiatives. With your support, we aim to reduce the healthcare disparities that affect millions of women worldwide. Your contribution can directly impact the lives of thousands by enabling us to provide essential healthcare services to underserved communities. By donating, you become an essential part of our journey towards achieving measurable results, such as reducing maternal mortality rates and increasing access to preventive screening and follow up care. Help us make a tangible difference in the lives of women by contributing today. Together, we can foster a healthier and more equitable future for all.

 

HERhealthEQ is always seeking funding to continue our work. Currently, our 10-for-10 project needs commitments for:

$5,575 | Colposcope Sponsorship 5000 women impacted annually

$27,875 | Half-country Sponsorship 25,000 women impacted annually

$55,750 | Single country Sponsorship 50,000 women impacted annually

$535,000 | Full program Sponsorship 500,000 women impacted annually

Sitting on excess? Old models need a home? Cleaning out storage?

HERhealthEQ is open for equipment and device donations at all times.

HERhealthEQ understands the value of strategic partnerships with fellow organizations who align with our values. We are always looking to establish connections across various industries, including CSR, ESG and DEI programs that are looking to volunteer. Get in touch with us to learn more.

 

FUTURE PROJECTS

HERhealthEQ continues to strive to reach as many Women globally as possible. Below is a map of our historical, current and anticipated reach. If you are interested in contributing to an existing, future or custom project, click the button below.

What’s Next?

ANTICIPATED DEPLOYMENT LOCATIONS AND DEVICES

HERHealthEQ is determined to continue to extend our impact, targeting multiple countries with different projects over the next 12 months.

Our pipeline countries and projects include:

Ghana | 2023

Lutech LT-300 Mobile Colposcopy deployment

Mexico | 2023

Lutech LT-300 Colposcopy deployment

Sierra Leone | 2024

Butterfly IQ Mobile Ultrasounds

Panama | 2024

Lutech LT-300 Colposcopy deployment

Zambia | 2024

Lutech LT-300 Colposcopy deployment

 

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