Hatch Technologies, based in Nairobi and part of the NEST360 initiative, is addressing critical gaps in newborn care across Africa by improving access to essential medical equipment. Despite increased institutional births, survival often hinges on proper medical devices, which remain underused due to high costs and lack of training. Hatch focuses on the entire ecosystem of healthcare delivery—from procurement and distribution to training and maintenance—ensuring that tools like CPAP machines and phototherapy devices are effectively utilized. Additionally, through partnerships and innovative financing, Hatch is scaling its solutions across multiple countries, aiming to strengthen maternal and newborn health systems and reduce preventable deaths. Their approach emphasizes that technology needs to be accessible and supported to truly make an impact.
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