Products developed for humanitarian response in LMICs

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has been considered the largest driving force in the development of more affordable and appropriate solutions for LMIC contexts. ICRC works with national partners to provide Prosthetic & Orthotic (P&O) services in many LMICs. In response to the need for a more affordable, robust, and easier to fit solution to support its operations, ICRC established Rehab Impulse in 2011, targeting patients with limited resources. Rehab Impulse works in close collaboration with Foundation Alfaset, a non-profit organization, providing evolutionary, appropriate, and high-quality components for mobility-enabling assistive technology. 143 Rehab Impulse’s lower limb products are offered at competitive prices, meeting the needs of both service users and providers in LMICs, thereby facilitating a first step towards social inclusion (see table 45).

Table 45: Rehab Impulse - prosthetics and orthotics manufacturer focused on LMICs

Manufacturer Description LMIC Presence Manufacturing Sites Products Quality

Rehab Impulse

(Switzerland)

Owned by ICRC, provides products with competitive prices that meet the needs of service users and providers in LMICs Central Asia, Sub- Saharan Africa, Middle East Information not available
  • Components
  • Fabrication Materials
  • Machinery and Equipment
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