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medical supplies: empowering healthcare providers globally
MedWish is happy to support your efforts to provide medical humanitarian aid to those in need globally. Below is information that will help guide you through the application process.
what can I receive?
The MedWish inventory is constantly changing, as we receive weekly deliveries from surrounding clinics, hospitals, surgery centers, homecare and individuals. We do keep a “wishlist” of medical equipment and consumable supplies that MedWish typically carries in our warehouse. Note that we do not carry pharmaceuticals. Because of the variability of our donations and diversity of our recipient population, we cannot guarantee that we have multiples of any one supply at any one time. Check out the general list here.
who is eligible?
Supplies provided by MedWish are for international relief only. These items may not be sold or used as a means of profit. MedWish provides donated medical supplies, equipment, and hospital furnishings to individuals, groups, and organizations that support and assist health care providers in developing countries, serving the poor. MedWish does not provide pharmaceuticals. If you are traveling overseas for business or vacation, we encourage you to to take MedWish supplies. MedWish is pleased to partner with Pack for a Purpose, where you can find medical projects around the world that you can support through packing MedWish supplies in your luggage.
how do i begin the request process?
Fill out the “application for supplies” form. Once the application has been submitted, a MedWish staff member will review and contact the potential recipient regarding the request. Potential recipients should allow ample time for the application process. Suggested time frames: 4 weeks for hand-carry supplies and 8 weeks or more for air-freight or sea container shipments.
Upon approval of your order, you must secure funding of the shipment. A Fee for Service is charged for all orders. The fee structure is highlighted on the application. Additional fees may also be incurred, including transportation and custom fees. MedWish can help you determine these costs.
Through the “application for supplies” form, recipients “order” the medical supplies and equipment they need. Once the recipient has been approved by MedWish International, the order is pulled from inventory and filled. MedWish makes every attempt to match the contents of each shipment to the “needs list” of the recipient organization. Once the order is completed, the local contact picks up the donated medical supplies to hand-carry to the destination country, or the supplies are shipped via container to the overseas recipient.
Each recipient is required to provide follow-up information. This accountability ensures that the donated medical supplies and equipment arrive in a timely manner and are put to good use.
Hand Carry
A hand carry is an order that is delivered by an individual or group personally traveling to the destination country. These supplies are typically carried in a suitcase or as checked luggage. MedWish International suggests that individuals contact the designated airline carrier to determine luggage restrictions according to weight, size and number of pieces. Apply for your hand-carry here.
Container
A container shipment is a larger order of supplies that is transported via air or sea container. These supplies are unaccompanied and therefore require additional steps to allow the shipment to be accepted by the destination country. Apply for your container shipment here.
