Dr. Jarso Samson received his Ph.D. training in the Biophysics group at the University of California, Berkeley. He went on to a postdoctoral fellowship in the FM Kirby Center at Johns Hopkins University. Subsequently, he became a junior faculty member in the Department of Radiology at Johns Hopkins University. Samson then turned his attention toward both biomedical engineering capacity building and healthcare strengthening in a global health setting.
The EFSTH case demonstrates that capital investment in PSA plants is insufficient for success. Failures stemmed from neglecting the broader implementation ecosystem. Sustainable oxygen access requires comprehensive planning addressing technical training, installation quality assurance, clear accountability structures, long-term funding for maintenance and operations, and robust infrastructure. A holistic, lifecycle approach is essential for future oxygen system investments in LMICs.
Source: Conference 2024