DIPPER Lab Showcases Neonatal Innovations at PSG’s Maiden Prematurity Conference
DIPPER Lab joined the Paediatric Society of Ghana (PSG) at its Maiden Prematurity Conference, organised by the Ashanti Regional branch under the theme “Equitable Care for Every Preterm Baby.”
The conference brought together clinicians, nurses, midwives, public health experts and other stakeholders working to improve care for preterm infants in Ghana.
During a panel discussion, Prof. Eric Tutu Tchao, Scientific Director of DIPPER Lab and Dr. Prince Odame, Lead of the Child Heath and Innovation Team, outlined how DIPPER Lab is prepared to collaborate with the Paediatric Society of Ghana to improve equitable healthcare for preterm babies nationwide.
They emphasised the need for Ghana to “shift from reliance on imported biomedical devices toward locally developed, affordable technologies that meet the needs of hospitals across the country”
Prof Tchao and Dr. Odame also spoke about DIPPER Lab’s interest in working with the Society to build open, AI-supported platforms that can improve communication and knowledge-sharing among paediatricians in Ghana.
During the event DIPPER Lab’s Research Assistants walked conference participants through several of the Lab’s ongoing innovations, including:
- NeoLux – An affordable phototherapy device for neonatal jaundice.
- NeoNest Incubator – A low-cost neonatal incubator using beeswax for passive thermal regulation.
- Digital Broselow – An AI tool for pediatric emergency height and weight estimation.
- NeoBreath Guard – An automated infant apnea monitoring system.
- BiliBuddy – An image-based AI tool for estimating bilirubin levels in newborns.
- Automated Neonatal Exchange Transfusion System (ANET) – A system designed to improve neonatal exchange transfusion procedures.
Participants who engaged with the displays expressed strong interest in the technologies.
Several attendees said they were impressed with the practicality and relevance of the innovations.
Our participation at the conference reflects DIPPER Lab’s commitment to supporting neonatal care in Ghana through practical, locally relevant biomedical solutions and through collaboration with professional bodies like the Paediatric Society of Ghana.
