VitalGift Medical Outreach is a non-profit organisation dedicated to strengthening healthcare delivery across Nigeria (especially Taraba State) by providing modern, reliable, and life-saving medical equipment to hospitals in need.
Our story began with love and loss. When Sarah Banks, wife of our founder, battled breast cancer in Canada, access to quality healthcare and advanced equipment gave her four more years of life beyond all expectations. Returning home to Nigeria revealed a harsh reality — skilled professionals often lack the essential tools to save lives.
Out of that experience grew a mission: to bridge the equipment gap in Nigerian hospitals and restore dignity to patient care. Through partnerships, donations, and community trust, VitalGift delivers hope where it’s needed most — turning compassion into action, and action into healthier tomorrows.
Together, we believe every hospital can heal better when fully equipped.
VISION STATEMENT
A world where every healthcare facility—regardless of location—has access to safe, functional medical equipment to save lives.
Mission Statement
To bridge the medical technology gap in Nigeria by donating safe, sustainable, and need-specific devices while empowering local healthcare systems through training, advocacy, and partnerships.
Objectives of the NGO
- To Provide Safe and Appropriate Medical Devices
– Donate high-quality, WHO-compliant medical equipment to underserved hospitals and clinics in Taraba State and other regions.
– Prioritize devices that address local health burdens (e.g., maternal/child health, infectious diseases, emergency care).
- To Ensure Sustainable Donations
– Partner with hospitals to assess needs, infrastructure, and staff capacity before donations.
– Include training, spare parts, and maintenance plans with every donation to prevent equipment abandonment.
- To Strengthen Local Healthcare Systems
– Collaborate with biomedical engineers and technicians to build local capacity for device maintenance.
– Advocate for policies that improve medical device management in Nigeria.
- To Promote Ethical and Legal Compliance
– Adhere to NAFDAC regulations and WHO guidelines for medical device donations.
– Reject unsolicited or inappropriate donations (e.g., expired, non-functional, or mismatched equipment).
- To Ensure Partnerships
– Work with government agencies (e.g., Taraba State Ministry of Health), NGOs, and global health organizations to amplify impact.
– Seek funding and in-kind support from manufacturers, philanthropists, and CSR programs.
- To Monitor and Evaluate Impact
– Track device usage, functionality, and patient outcomes post-donation.
– Publish annual reports to ensure transparency and accountability.
- To Advocate for Equitable Healthcare Access
– Raise awareness about gaps in medical equipment supply chains in rural Nigeria.
– Campaign for policy changes to streamline importation and distribution of donated devices.
- To ensure commendable EduTeach Healthcare
– Raise awareness about the trending EduTech healthcare and its priviledges for Nigerians.
– Work with trainers and tech experts to facilitate a pragmatic inculcation of literacy in this regard.