Kenya: Philips Healthcare says its product will ensure affordable prenatal services to pregnant women
"Philips targets rural mothers with cheap ultrasound device"
Maternal health has become a focal point for Kenya as it aims to lower mortality among pregnant women. Philips Healthcare has been pushing products to cater for the segment, targeting the market with portable devices, mainly used by community healthcare workers who offer door-to-door services. Showcasing the latest device in the segment, Philips Healthcare has manufactured a portable handheld ultrasound device, which is a cheaper miniature version of Visiq that was introduced to Kenya two years ago...
Lumify is Philips’ smart device solution, which is set to make ultrasound technology more accessible to licensed healthcare providers or organisations. The portable ultrasound gadget is a tiny handheld, app-based device that is composed of a transducer attached to a smartphone or tablet computer that is not only used in maternal scans but also training and in emergency settings. The World Health Organisation recommends that pregnant women make at least four antenatal care visits before they deliver. These check-up sessions provide opportunities for clinicians to examine the mother and baby for any health complications or concerns that may adversely affect delivery or cause death.