Chief Technology Officer
CurrentPneumonia is the leading infectious cause of morbidity and mortality globally among children under 5 years. In 2016, pneumonia was estimated to have caused 880,000 under-five deaths worldwide. Under-five mortality from pneumonia is highest in Sub Saharan Africa. Early diagnosis of pneumonia is vital for improved treatment outcomes, however, most health workers fail to correctly detect and interpret the symptoms and signs for the diagnosis of pneumonia. We as the MamaOpe team are… Show more Pneumonia is the leading infectious cause of morbidity and mortality globally among children under 5 years. In 2016, pneumonia was estimated to have caused 880,000 under-five deaths worldwide. Under-five mortality from pneumonia is highest in Sub Saharan Africa. Early diagnosis of pneumonia is vital for improved treatment outcomes, however, most health workers fail to correctly detect and interpret the symptoms and signs for the diagnosis of pneumonia. We as the MamaOpe team are developing the MamaOpe Kit that helps support health workers improve the accuracy of pneumonia diagnosis. Such a device will help facilitate early and appropriate treatment initiation for pneumonia, hence saving lives. Show less