Global procurement options for LMICs: UNICEF

International organizations like UNICEF play a pivotal role in providing affordable options for LMICs, offering rim-propelled wheelchairs for rural settings at 372.51 dollars 162 and rigid frame dual-terrain wheelchairs for diverse settings at 330 dollars, 163 pricing for different wheelchairs available through UNICEF (see table 56).

Table 56: Prices for wheelchairs available through UNICEF

Wheelchair type UNICEF price (in United States dollars)
Active rough terrain, child 251
Active rough terrain, adult 358
Active dual terrain, folding 250
Active urban, rigid 335–385
Active urban, folding 385–500
Postural support 375–474
Active dual terrain, rigid 275–330
Active urban, folding, more support 385
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