Saving Lives with Innovative Neonatal Care

Kangaroo+ is a low-cost neonate jacket system that provides warmth and monitors temperature, reducing mortality in preterm and LBW infants.

The Pressing Need to Protect Preterm and Low Birth Weight Babies

Low birth weight (LBW) and prematurity pose a severe threat to newborn survival, particularly in resource-limited settings like Uganda. Globally, these conditions drive significant neonatal mortality, exacerbated by inadequate access to warmth and monitoring. In Uganda, where healthcare infrastructure struggles with limited incubators and skilled staff, the burden is starkly evident. Hypothermia and undetected complications frequently claim lives, underscoring the need for accessible, effective interventions.

Percent of new born deaths are due to LBW

Children die before age five in Uganda annually; 26% in their first month.

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deaths per 1,000 live births in Uganda

neonatal deaths worldwide each year involve preterm and LBW infants.

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Kangaroo+: A Lifesaving Innovation

Kangaroo+ is an innovative, low-cost neonate jacket system designed to deliver consistent warmth and real-time temperature monitoring, significantly reducing mortality rates among preterm and low birth weight (LBW) infants by addressing critical risks such as hypothermia and undetected complications.

Featuring a robust outer layer, insulating middle, and soft cotton interior, it ensures infant comfort, while a built-in temperature sensor and buzzer alert mothers to critical conditions, with server connectivity guiding them to healthcare facilities for timely interventions.

Customized Care

Three-layer jacket design with robust outer material, insulating middle layer, and soft cotton inner layer for optimal baby comfort

Smart Monitoring

Continuous temperature tracking with instant alerts for hypothermia, hyperthermia, and fever

Affordable Solution

Low-cost alternative to traditional incubators, available at just $10 per jacket or $1.50 weekly lease