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– Butterfly Network receives $5M grant from Gates Foundation
– Handheld ultrasound devices to improve maternal health in Africa
– Gates Foundation supports innovative healthcare solutions in Sub-Saharan Africa
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has granted $5 million to Butterfly Network, a digital health company, to advance maternal and fetal health in Sub-Saharan Africa. This initiative will equip 1,000 healthcare workers with Butterfly iQ+ handheld ultrasound devices, distributing 500 units each in Kenya and South Africa. The goal is to improve clinical decision-making in resource-limited settings, addressing pregnancy complications that contribute significantly to maternal and infant mortality.
Butterfly Network will also provide training to ensure effective use of the devices and will document best practices to optimize clinical and economic outcomes. This grant underscores the Foundation’s commitment to leveraging innovative technologies to improve healthcare access and outcomes in underserved regions.
