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…to put nutrient monitoring into the hands of mothers using the non-invasive technique of near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS). Fingernail scanning can be done by mothers at home, and results are instantaneous and easy to interpret. With the 1000 Day Nutrient Monitor, each mother can repeatedly analyse her and her baby’s nutrient levels, informing proactive diet changes.

…felt timely follow-ups with patients improved, since the application prompted them to conduct visits. A generic version of mLabour has been created to publish on the CommCare Exchange for anyone to download and use. Building off the initial mLabour prototype, the team will work to validate the tool across multiple contexts in India, focusing primarily…

…subscription-based delivery system for improved sanitation, operated by a local enterprise in the Kilombero region of Tanzania. The business model offers delivery and maintenance of toilets in exchange for a small installation fee and a regular premium. Called “Choo Chapchap,” or fast toilet, the toilet can be assembled in two days and disassembled in half…

…sanitation facility technologies, solutions and techniques in India. Waste Stabilization Ponds (WSPs) are simple and efficient systems for waste water treatment in developing countries, especially in tropical climates. WSP systems include anaerobic, facultative and maturation ponds. A primary advantage of this approach is its low investment, operating and maintenance costs. 2.       Developing mathematical formulations for…

…ensure the cleanliness of surfaces, especially those that are frequently touched by patients, visitors and staff. The indicator area of the label begins as white and first changes colour to green when it is wiped by a liquid disinfectant solution. After a set period of time, the colour reverts to white to indicate that it…

…the implementation of the policy and business promotion. By educating 30 bar and restaurant owners about the health impact of SHS, the project worked to promote behaviour changes.  Radio interviews were broadcast, the issues were discussed in training courses and workshops, and National Tobacco Control day was used to synchronize with the national effort to…

…was reduced, compared to before the intervention. Knowledge from this study was disseminated to stakeholders in a workshop in Bangladesh in February 2015 and led to policy changes, where the City Corporation authority of Dhaka South is now considering options such as providing street food carts for selling hygienic street food and registering the vendors so they…

…data analysis was ongoing. The study was useful in building local clinical and diagnostic capacity in Uganda. By obtaining chest x-rays for all participants, awareness of radiographic changes and their diagnostic significance was increased. As children in this study were well treated according to guidelines, the mortality rate of 12% was below the expected mortality…

Issue Changes in blood cell counts and the physical properties of blood cells can be used to screen for a wide range of diseases. In the developed world, this can be measured using automated hematology analyzers but this capability is currently unavailable in developing regions because these instruments cost more than $50,000 and require the…

…3,667 subjects in the control group, to evaluate the differences in pregnancy and birth outcomes. Outcome The results showed that using the mobile text messages resulted in changes in women’s behaviour, attitudes and knowledge, and practices towards pregnancy, delivery and postpartum care. The effectiveness of maternal education through text messaging in this project was as…