Absolutely true. Perhaps I feel a little project coming on!!!
I look forward to seeing the information on the equipment.
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From: A forum for discussion on midwifery and reproductive health research. [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of McCourt, Christine
Sent: 19 March 2014 15:13
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Subject: Re: Betsi Quthing link
Also, donor money is quite often spent on more expensive and high-tech equipment, that doesn’t last, or needs extensive training and supplies to even use, so limited funds might be better directed to some lower-tech but valuable equipment
On 19/03/2014 15:09, "Julie Flint" <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>Sometimes local NGOs are active and support initiatives, they do
>sometimes have funding from donars. I have been surprised by the aid
>industry out there! Also THET (Tropical Health Education Trust) are
>always looking out for supporting initiatives and look at proposals. I
>wonder if there was a list of training organisations that they may even
>fund items such as these to go out into many different areas?
>Julie
>
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>From: A forum for discussion on midwifery and reproductive health
>research. [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of
>Macfarlane, Alison
>Sent: 19 March 2014 15:02
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>Subject: Re: Betsi Quthing link
>
>Do you also know where they can find 300 euros? Alison Macfarlane
>
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>From: Alexander Sophie [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
>Sent: 19 March 2014 13:57
>To: [log in to unmask]
>Subject: Re: Betsi Quthing link
>
>I don't know if you are familiar with it. There is a very friendly US
>made soft material mannequin with a pelvis and a baby. For breech it
>is the best tool I know. For shoulder dystocia it is acceptable. It
>costs 300€ (250£) and weighs about 500 grs (one pound. If you don't
>know it send a mail and I will look for the reference.
>
>Sophie Alexander
>
>Dear All,
>I am a midwife in North Wales and though my links with Bangor Uni I am
>visiting Lesotho in South Africa with several colleagues to help to
>develop ante natal, intrapartum and post natal care. We are planning
>some teaching sessions to deliver to the village health workers. We
>would love to be able to take a model for them to practise breech
>shoulder dystocia etc. but our funds won't stretch that far I am afraid.
>Does anyone have a model that they no longer use which they would be
>willing to donate? Our aim is to leave a model there as the village
>health workers meet once a month and we are hoping they can use the
>models to practise manouveres etc.
>Kind Regards,
>>Sue.
>>
>>
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