Decolonizing Healthcare Innovation: Low-Cost Solutions from Low-Income Countries

This book provides a pathway for the NHS to adopt low-cost but effective innovations from low- and middle-income countries,saving the NHS millions of pounds and challenging the culture of decolonization in global health.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 250 pages
Publication date: 25 August 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This captivating book presents a remarkable opportunity for the NHS to embrace low-cost yet highly effective innovations from regions traditionally perceived as recipients of aid rather than providers of assistance. In the face of mounting demands and dwindling resources, particularly in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has exposed the structural flaws of the current system, the book offers insightful examples of straightforward, cost-efficient yet high-quality alternatives to prevailing practices. Spanning various domains such as orthopedics, pediatrics, mental health, and plastic surgery, the book showcases how low- and middle-income countries have successfully addressed healthcare challenges, achieving safety, clinical efficacy, and the potential to save the NHS millions of pounds. Rooted in the ongoing discussions of decolonization, the book encourages readers to challenge the prevailing culture and systems in global health that view low-income countries as mere recipients of aid. This comprehensive volume will serve as a vital resource for students and scholars specializing in Public Health, Global Health, and Development Studies, as well as healthcare managers and policymakers in the UK and internationally.

Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032284958