Available R&D Infrastructure

MATICA – A local Mathematical Teaching tool for students and Pupils

We have designed a mathematics card game (Matica) that allows learners to have funwith mathematics and socially interact with their teachers, parents and peers as they play.It is designed as an unconventional mathematical social learning tool for learners toimprove on their basic numeracy skills and interest in mathematics through socialinteraction and play. Matica is a […]

UVSteriDevice: Ultraviolet-C Sterilization device

This is a mobile automated ultraviolet C (UV-C) light emitting disinfection unit designed to killpathogens associated with infectious diseases. It works primarily through the use ofgermicide lamps/bulbs that produce high-intensity UV-C light, a form of electromagneticradiation (100–350nm). UV-C is germicidal; it destroys the DNA of bacteria, viruses, andother microorganisms, preventing them from multiplying, repairing the […]

Ambooster: A Device for Neonatal AMBU Bag Automation

Birth Asphyxia, a medical condition where a newborninfant doesn’t receive sufficient oxygen after birth,occurs for every 29 out of 1000 births in Uganda. Toaddress this, Neonatologists use an AMBU bag in a technique of bagging as the first step of mechanically ventilating neonates to stabilize their breathing. There is a critical need for an automated […]

Automated Low Syringe Pump for Administration of Pre-eclampsia Loading Dose

20-minute infusion of a 20 ml magnesium sulphate solution is the standardway of administering the loading dose to Preeclampsia mothers in hospitals.However in Uganda; Hospitals lack the appropriate device to carry out thisprocedure because of the high cost of infusion and syringe pumps(~1,500,000). Hospitals are also under staffed, this leads to their current practise where […]

TrioTemp is a cutting-edge solution

TrioTemp is a cutting-edge solution designed to address the criticalissue of neonatal hypothermia, a leading cause of death in low- andmiddle-income countries. It offers precise temperature monitoring forup to three infants, reducing the risk of complications like sepsis andmortality. Despite the importance of temperature monitoring, currentNICU systems struggle to efficiently track and monitor skintemperatures, increasing […]

Hemosave Device

Hemosave addresses the burden of Postpartum Hemorrhage, whichis the leading cause of maternal deaths globally accounting for70,000 deaths annually although this value increases to 60% inLMICs. In Uganda it is responsible for 127,000 deaths annually which accounts for 25% of all maternal deaths. PPH has such asignificant impact because blood loss during delivery is visually […]

NeoNest: A Preterm Infant Warmer for Ambulances in Low- and Middle-Income Countries

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 1million newborns die within the first 24 hours of life,often due to temperature instability during transportfrom rural facilities to referral centers. NeoNest, theonly transport warmer designed from locally sourcedmaterials, offers a […]

EPED Strip (Early Preeclampsia Detection Strip)

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 that indicate the early onset of preeclampsia, a condition that canlead to severe complications like eclampsia if left undiagnosed. By enabling women toidentify the condition early, the test encourages timely medical […]

F4P projects

Promoting Universal Health Coverage for Amputees in Uganda through Engineering Innovation. Join us in shaping a future where limb loss is no longer a barrier to a fulfilling life. The F4P and prosthetics projects used innovations in prosthesis design, coupled with low-cost manufacturing techniques, to develop and pilot fit-for- purpose prostheses for people with upper […]