The Pratt pouches are practical, easy to store, properly labeled, and contain accurate doses tailored to each newborn’s weight. This reduces the likelihood of dosing errors and enhances treatment adherence. In addition, newborns have shown good tolerance to the medication in this format.
The Pratt Pouch was found to be very cost-effective in the context of Uganda, a country where PMTCT is a serious issue to prevent transmission of HIV from mother to child.
Respiratory Rate measurement is critical to WHO IMCI guidelines and determination of childhood pneumonia. The ChARM is an innovation that automates this crucial process.