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
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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
The MakBME unit, through CITE, has secured space in Kasangati, at the School of Public Health annex along Gayaza Road, to establish a medical deviceRead More »Remodeling Kasangati Medical Devices Manufacturing Center.
From May 7 to May 10, 2024, the MakBRC delegation visited Pretoria, South Africa, to explore collaborations, gain insights into certification processes, and procure materialsRead More »Benchmarking Visit to South Africa
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