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Kits4Life is a cross-sector initiative, developed by the life sciences community, to repurpose clinical trial supplies, lab kits, and equipment to close the healthcare gap worldwide.

TOGETHER
WE CAN CHANGE A LIFE

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Our Inspiration

In September 2016, a yellow fever outbreak devastated the Congo, claiming 82 lives out of 1,400 reported cases, primarily children.

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Despite receiving over a million vaccine doses, a severe shortage of syringes hindered vaccination efforts, requiring an additional 6 million syringes. By December, the epidemic claimed 350 more lives.

Our Response

Life sciences leaders took the lead in shaping, developing and implementing Kits4Life.

Today they are leading the way, united by a vision: recovered surplus medical supplies can now offer life-saving assistance to those in need around the globe.

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Kits4Life receives donations from two sources.​

Research sponsors join Kits4Life and, after an onboarding and pilot process, approve the donation of their kits and ancillary supplies from their trial sites to an MSA-Accredited Medical Surplus Recovery Organization.

 

Trial sites and CROs can also join Kits4Life to donate kits, supplies, and equipment they own or that their sponsors approve for donation.

Kits4Life Impact

49

Countries Served

68982

Donated Products

1600000

Lives Impacted

2865494

Lives Impacte

Meet 16-year-old Anoosh, in Ghana, whose sight was restored using SOS medical supplies.

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Copy of New Kits4Life Presentation nEW Slide Deck Template for Clin Trial Service Provider

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Leadership Profile

Greg Folz, Administrative Director of the Research Institute of Deaconess Clinic, was deeply affected by this crisis. As both a grandfather and a life sciences professional, he felt compelled to act.

 

Inspired by concerns from clinical research staff about unused lab supplies' environmental impact, Greg proposed the Kits4Life initiative. This innovative platform allows clinical trial sites to donate surplus lab kits and supplies for humanitarian aid.

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The concept won the SCRS Site Tank challenge, demonstrating the support of the life science community.  Greg next contacted MSA to provide the framework and tools to create and manage the new program.

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Demonstrating that one person's inspired vision can impact millions of lives.

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Voices of Our Community:
Inspiring Stories, Videos, Podcasts, and Testimonials

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