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Health topic Maternal mortality
Health classification Diagnosis
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Type Rapid test
Location New York, United States
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Problem being addressed[edit | edit source]

Sexually transmitted infections in pregnant mothers can lead to adverse health consequences for both the mother and child. Although early detection and treatment of STIs can reduce the likelihood of these adverse effects, diagnostic tests are normally unavailable in low-resource settings.

Detailed description of the solution[edit | edit source]

This diagnostics device is a low-cost, front-line testing device that enables simultaneous detection of HIV and syphilis. The device uses the blood obtained from a single finger prick to determine whether HIV or syphilis is present in the blood. This testing system yields results that are just as accurate as laboratory testing. Integrated into this diagnostic instrument is a GPRS mobile health capability, a feature that automatically synchronizes the obtained data to a central health records database.

Designed by[edit | edit source]

  • Designed by: The Trustees of Columbia University
  • Manufacturer location: New York, NY

When and where it was tested/implemented[edit | edit source]

Rwanda


Funding Source[edit | edit source]

Finalist in Saving Lives at Birth competition

References[edit | edit source]

Externally generated reports[edit | edit source]

Novel frontline mobile diagnostics device for antenatal care. (2011). Retrieved from here

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Part of Global Health Medical Device Compendium
SDG SDG03 Good health and well-being
Authors Kelly Wojcik
License CC-BY-SA-3.0
Language English (en)
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Created November 5, 2013 by Kelly Wojcik
Last modified June 18, 2024 by Felipe Schenone
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