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Written question asked by Bell Ribeiro-Addy (Labour) on Tuesday, 3 March 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 5 March 2026. It was answered by Chris Elmore (Labour) on Thursday, 5 March 2026 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


Ghana: Medical Equipment

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if she will take steps to enable a) old MRI machines and b) other NHS medical equipment no longer in use to be sent to Ghana.

Answer

NHS medical equipment is owned and managed by individual NHS trusts and organisations, which are responsible for decisions on reuse, disposal or donation under their own governance, safety and regulatory arrangements. Where equipment is donated overseas, this is typically undertaken on a small‑scale basis through direct institutional relationships rather than government‑led schemes.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
117414
Session
2024-26
Subjects
NHS Medical equipment Ghana
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk