Goal 3 Kustawi

Health care in low- and middle-income countries often involves major challenges. One of the biggest challenges is recognizing problems such as severe infections at an early stage with severe staff shortages. The IMPALA system is a patient monitoring solution that assists healthcare workers in better monitoring their patients and detecting potential deteriorations at an early stage. This can lead to improved patient care and a reduction in fatalities. The "GOAL 3 Kustawi" project focuses on implementing the IMPALA system in 6 new hospitals in Rwanda. The project aims to develop a scalable distribution strategy for the IMPALA system, making it accessible to a large number of hospitals in East Africa.

Objectives

Develop a scalable distribution strategy for the IMPALA system, a patient monitoring solution for hospitals in resource-limited environments.

Core activities

  • Implementation of the IMPALA system in 6 new hospitals in Rwanda.
  • An operational hub in Rwanda providing maintenance and services.

Impact

  • Improved patient care in hospitals in Rwanda and other countries in East Africa (already operating in Malawi and Tanzania).
  • Increased efficiency of healthcare workers.
  • Reduced healthcare costs.

Specific sub-goals

  • Accessibility: Ensure the system is accessible to hospitals in Rwanda.
  • Ease of Implementation and Maintenance: Ensure the system is easy to implement and maintain.
  • Cost-Effectiveness: Ensure the system is cost-effective.
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The "GOAL 3 Kustawi" project is an expansion of the successful "GOAL 3 Kumbatia" project. It has the potential to have a significant impact on healthcare in Rwanda.

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Impact

  • Improved patient care in hospitals in Rwanda.
  • Increased efficiency of healthcare workers.
  • Reduced costs for healthcare.

SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals)

  • Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being
  • Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
  • Goal 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure