About
the project
Research shows that in Uganda
alone, 1.6Million babies are born annually. Of these new born babies, 60% get neonatal
jaundice with 23% of them requiring treatment via phototherapy. As a result of
inadequate treatment more than 40,000 die annually while 60% get long-term
complications. Research indicates that
only 12% of the babies receive intensive phototherapy. This is because the
current machines are expensive, involve congestion of babies under one device
and rely on the current electric grid.
The photokabada comes to provide a solution to this challenge. The solution key features among other things include:
a) Stable Backup power source
b) Treats at least 3 babies simultaneously
c) Comprehensive monitoring - provide for remote monitoring
Key Competitive advantage
of the new version device is that
it provides comprehensive care for treatment of jaundice at a relatively lower
cost (Both purchasing cost & treatment cost).
Current Design and New Version Design
This novel solution is anticipated to have the
following impact:
i) Reduce treatment time by 40%;
ii) Have more that 100,000 newborn babies treated annually;
iii) Avert over 20,000 complications that occur while treating neonatal jaundice and also;
iv) Provide direct employment opportunities to over 20 people.
This teams works under the mentorship of Dr. Johnes Obungoloch and Dr. Data Santorino.
For more details: www.photokabada.com
