In November 2022, the Asian Development Bank released a guidance report on strengthening oxygen systems. The report “explains why surges in medical oxygen demand due to the COVID-19 pandemic have exacerbated deficiencies in oxygen systems” and “highlights how greater coordination among stakeholders to plan and procure oxygen on a larger scale, improve equipment, and better train staff can dramatically benefit health systems and improve patient care.”
Build Health International weighed in on the successes and challenges of delivering lifesaving medical oxygen to patients in low-resource settings, which are featured as case studies in the report. Read more about our insights and expertise on piped oxygen systems, as well as contributions to Find & Fix through the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.