Maa.org.nz
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Medical Aid Abroad. A New Zealand not for profit organisation supplying medical supplies to developing nations.
Description
ABOUT MAANZ
Medical Aid Abroad, an incorporated charitable trust, was initially established in Christchurch, New Zealand, in 1968 and was re-formatted as Medical Aid Abroad New Zealand Inc (MAANZ) in 2000.
MAANZ is recognised by the NZ Ministry of Health, and supported by the NZ Medical and Dental Associations, the Conference of Churches of Aotearoa, the Red Cross Society, the Pharmaceutical Society, Volunteer Service Abroad, World Vision and others.
MAANZ receives surplus in-date drugs and redundant equipment from hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, medical and dental practices. These are sorted and stored by volunteer health professionals.