Hospitals in developed countries have more supplies than they need; those in less fortunate countries lack the basics. Academic research can help close the gap. Since their introduction in 2015, the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) have pointed the way forward for organisations (both for- and non-profits) aiming to improve their impact upon the world. Leaders are using the SDGs to determine where a prospective investment of resources is likely to do the most good.
