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Through our Orthopedic Hardware Project, we supply surgeons and hospitals in Sub-Saharan Africa with critical materials and equipment to perform orthopedic procedures.

Many hospitals in Africa lack appropriate surgical equipment and supplies, as well as the funds to procure them. By working directly with manufacturers, purchasing in bulk, and operating on long lead times, we produce materials at a fraction of the typical cost. We then distribute these supplies to doctors and mission hospitals, such as those supported by the Pan-African Academy of Christian Surgeons. As of 2021, we have shipped materials to over 70 doctors in 17 countries.

what we’re doing

Customized supply boxes

We are in the process of launching a platform to individualize and expand types of items we donate to surgeons based on need, practice patterns, volume, and more. This will help us maximize donations and reduce waste. Each surgeon/hospital will receive a credit to use towards “purchasing” supplies to fit their surgical needs.

your support

Your generous donations can provide:

$30 – Plates and screws to treat four bone fractures
$100 –  A commercial drill retrofitted for surgical use
$400 – A box of orthopedic hardware to supply a surgeon for one year

what we’ve done

2017: 4.5mm cortical screw project

Contract manufactured, finished, cleaned, packaged and shipped 60,000 screws to hospitals in Africa.

2019: supply expansion

Expanded into producing supplies for acute orthopedic trauma, as well as screws, plates, wires, rods and occasionally drills and drapes for drills. 36 boxes distributed to primarily PAACS-operated hospitals.

2020: addition of more surgical tools, shipping direct to hospitals

Worked with Surgivalley Engineers to design a simpler, lower-cost External Fixator (used for open fracture management); also added screwdrivers, bits, and femoral distractors (surgical tool to treat malunions of bones). 40-41 boxes distributed.