Pictured sending equipment from Roscommon to Zambia were: John Carr, Michael Kilcline and Johnathan Farrell, Maintenance, Roscommon University Hospital, with Marie Doorly, Interim Hospital Manager, and Pauline Conroy, IT Manager, Roscommon University Hospital.

Roscommon hospital donates €150,000 in medical equipment to Zambia

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Roscommon University Hospital has donated reusable medical equipment valued at €150,000 to Zambia, in a gesture which the HSE said was "part of its ongoing commitment to global health equity"

The donation was arranged through the EQUALS project, established by the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland and the HSE, which aims to reduce global health inequalities and partners with local health services in low-income countries to deliver medical equipment and training.

This most recent donation from Roscommin Hospital is expected to help strengthen healthcare infrastructure in Zambia, improve patient care, and support medical staff.

"We are proud to support the EQUALS initiative,” said Marie Doorly, interim hospital manager. "This donation reflects our hospital’s dedication not only to serving our local community, but also to extending care and compassion across borders.”

The EQUALS project began in Zambia and remains primarily focused on activities there.

However, it has also extended support through equipment donations to Uganda and Ukraine. The project collaborates closely with local health services to ensure that the equipment and training provided are tailored to the specific needs of the region.

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