TECHNOLOGIES IN DEVELOPMENT

Many products introduced into low- and middle-income countries fail because of an inadequate understanding of the factors required for successful utilization. To be effective in low-resource settings, especially at the community level, technologies must meet operational and performance requirements consistent with the community setting and the skills of community health workers who may be the primary users of the technology. We’ve collected many technologies in development that address some of these requirements. We invite you to review these technologies in development and submit comments. Please use the search function to narrow your focus by condition, development status, or keyword. You may also submit a technology.

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Newborn Foot Length Measurement

Newborn Foot Length Measurement

CONDITION(S) ADDRESSED: PREMATURITY
Application Designed for home birth attendants in low-resource settings and initially studied in Tanzania, but could be applied in any healthcare setting;   Advantages ...Read More
Last Update: 9.13.13
TYPE
Diagnostic
STAGE
Field/clinical studies
FUNDING
The Batchworth Trust; Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
Nursery of the Future Phototherapy Lights

Nursery of the Future Phototherapy Lights

CONDITION(S) ADDRESSED: NEONATAL JAUNDICE
Application Address neonatal jaundice (bilirubin buildup)   Advantages Low cost: <$150; Portable: Unit can be moved from baby to baby, and battery can be powered b...Read More
Last Update: 12.16.13
TYPE
Treatment
STAGE
Field/clinical studies
FUNDING
Odón Device

Odón Device

CONDITION(S) ADDRESSED: OBSTRUCTED LABOR
Application Plastic bag fits over baby's head to offer an alternative to fetus extraction via vacuum/forceps   Advantages Potentially safer and easier to use than force...Read More
Last Update: 12.16.13
TYPE
Prevention
STAGE
Field/clinical studies
FUNDING
Odor Baited Station

Odor Baited Station

CONDITION(S) ADDRESSED: MALARIA
Application This device is a trap that lures mosquitoes either with the odor of dirty socks or a synthetic attractant made from a combination of acids, ammonia, carbon dioxide, and other compon...Read More
Last Update: 9.13.13
TYPE
Prevention
STAGE
Prototype
FUNDING
Grand Challenges Canada; Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
OneBreath Ventilator

OneBreath Ventilator

CONDITION(S) ADDRESSED: RESPIRATORY DISTRESS SYNDROME
Applications Any clinical setting (dual use). ........   Advantages Designed both for emergency use in developed countries and general use in developing countries; ...Read More
Last Update: 10.23.13
TYPE
Treatment
STAGE
Field/clinical studies
FUNDING
Stanford-Coulter Translational Research Grants
Paperless Partogram

Paperless Partogram

CONDITION(S) ADDRESSED: POST-PARTUM HEMORRHAGE
Applications Designed for use by midwives/clinicians in low-resource areas    Advantages Uses a simple, 2-step calculation; Has the potential to simplify and imp...Read More
Last Update: 12.16.13
TYPE
Prevention
STAGE
Field/clinical studies
FUNDING
None found.
Paracheck PF

Paracheck PF

CONDITION(S) ADDRESSED: MALARIA
Application Designed for use in low-resource settings Advantages Easy to use; Easy to interpret; Important Milestones Achieved ISO 9001; CE certified; ...Read More
Last Update: 9.13.13
TYPE
Diagnostic
STAGE
Prototype
FUNDING
PartoPen

PartoPen

CONDITION(S) ADDRESSED: PROLONGED OR OBSTRUCTED LABOR
Application Promote quality and timely labor monitoring using the partograph in developing countries.   Advantages Retains the current paper-based labor-monitoring system a...Read More
Last Update: 12.16.13
TYPE
Prevention
STAGE
Field/clinical studies
FUNDING
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, National Science Foundation, ATLAS Institute at the University of C
Passive Solar Mosquito Trap

Passive Solar Mosquito Trap

CONDITION(S) ADDRESSED: MALARIA
Application Designed for use in low-resource settings Advantage Uses solar energy Partnerships/Collaboration Network Sun Night Solar Read More
Last Update: 9.13.13
TYPE
Prevention
STAGE
Prototype
FUNDING
PATH Neonatal Resuscitator

PATH Neonatal Resuscitator

CONDITION(S) ADDRESSED: BIRTH ASPHYXIA
Application Designed for skilled birth attendants and community health workers in low-resource settings ;   Advantages Affordable; Easy to use, clean, tran...Read More
Last Update: 10.23.13
TYPE
Treatment
STAGE
Field/clinical studies
FUNDING
USAID; Atlantic Philanthropies