NeoNest addresses the burden of neonatal hypothermia,which contributes to over 2.4 million neonatal deathsannually, with 99% occurring in low- andmiddle-income countries (LMICs). A staggering 1millionRead More »NeoNest: A Preterm Infant Warmer for Ambulances in Low- and Middle-Income Countries
This project is developing a urine-based point-of-care diagnostic test designed forpregnant women to self-screen for preeclampsia at home. The test detects specificbiomarkers in urine thatRead More »EPED Strip (Early Preeclampsia Detection Strip)
Promoting Universal Health Coverage for Amputees in Uganda through Engineering Innovation. Join us in shaping a future where limb loss is no longer a barrierRead More »F4P projects
The surgical fracture table facilitates fracture surgeries in hard to reachplaces of the body by rotating the tables joints instead of moving the wholebody ofRead More »The Surgical Fracture Table
Lumenda is an accurate and rapid method of diagnosing bacterial meningitisin neonates in LMICs, facilitating rapid intervention and avoiding wasteful prophylactic administration of antibiotics byRead More »Rapid Diagnosis of Bacterial Meningitis in Neonates
The Gastro-Bag is a low-cost surgical device designed to reduce the high mortality rates of gastroschisis, a condition where abdominal organs protrude near the umbilicalRead More »Gastro Bag DEVICE
The LeVe CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) Device is an affordable innovative respiratory support system designed for low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), aimed at providingRead More »LeVe CPAP DEVICE
KeySuite is a low-cost, durable laparoscopic kit designed for the needsof low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). It includes 3components: the KeyScope, KeyLoop, and KeyStand. TheRead More »KeySuite: The Key to sustainable cancer Diagnosis in Uganda
Matovu, B., Takuwa, M., Mpaata, C.N. et al. A compound analysis of medical device clinical trials registered in Africa on clinicaltrials.gov. Trials 25, 658 (2024).Read More »Publications:
The 3rd International Congress in Innovations for Global Surgery was held from May 5–7, 2024, in Cape Town, South Africa. The conference, themed “Value-based InnovationRead More »Poster Presentationn “Translation of the LeVe CPAP System to Uganda for Local Production, Maintenance, and Clinical Use” at the 3rd International Congress in Innovations for Global Surgery