Vave Health and Inteleos Foundation Announce Partnership to Expand Global Access to Ultrasound Technology
29 Julio 2024 - 9:56AM
Vave Health, an innovative ultrasound device manufacturer, and the
Inteleos Foundation, a global non-profit organization dedicated to
driving equity in healthcare technology, announced a new
partnership today, designed to increase access to ultrasound
equipment in low-income and limited-resourced communities
worldwide.
Vave Health launched the partnership with a major
donation of its portable, handheld ultrasound devices to three of
the signature programs at the Inteleos Foundation. Devices will be
distributed equitably to the following key initiatives:
The Maternal Health Grand
Challenge is a collective impact initiative designed to
reduce maternal-fetal mortalities in Sub-Saharan Africa by 20%
through a scalable model of ultrasound training and evaluation.
MedMissions are annual research
grants that support our community partners in health who are
introducing ultrasound into the workforce of low-resourced regions
around the world.
The Imaging for Impact Accelerator
is a social enterprise of clinical innovators from 20 nations who
lead high-impact ultrasound interventions in their local
communities.
The strategic partnership between Vave and the
Inteleos Foundation addresses the historical challenge of including
adequate training and skill evaluation when distributing medical
equipment through philanthropic efforts. With the rapid growth of
the global ultrasound market, strong coordination of the roles of
the public and private sector imaging players will be critical.
"More than 5 billion people in the world lack
access to any form of medical imaging," said Sam Forcum, Director
of the Inteleos Foundation. "Vave's partnership and generous
donation allows us to address that diagnostic disparity by better
equipping healthcare providers with the right tools, so that every
patient has access to the technology that could save their
life."
The transformative collaboration also allows for
comprehensive data collection and impact assessment of the larger
longitudinal operation. By bundling cutting-edge devices with
top-tier training, provider certification, and ongoing
implementation support from the Foundation, a complete
system-change solution is crafted, all under an incredibly
cost-effective package priced below $3,000. This strategic alliance
establishes a concrete pathway to develop many accessible
ultrasound programs in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs),
revolutionizing healthcare accessibility and quality on a global
scale.
"At Vave Health, our mission is to revolutionize
healthcare by providing cutting-edge ultrasound technology that is
both affordable and accessible," said Amin Nikoozadeh, CEO and
Founder of Vave Health. "Partnering with the Inteleos Foundation
allows us to extend the reach of our innovative imaging solutions
to communities in need, ensuring that healthcare providers are
well-equipped to deliver quality care."
The Inteleos Foundation will coordinate the
successful delivery of the devices through its global program
leads. Vave Health equipment also includes a warranty and ongoing
customer support services to ensure effective deployment and
sustainable use of the ultrasound systems.
The partnership underscores both organizations'
commitment to leveraging innovative technologies to improve
healthcare quality and imaging access worldwide.
Vave Health is a medical technology company with
the goal to increase access to high quality diagnostic tools at the
point of care. Created by a Stanford University Ph.D. with
expertise in the miniaturization of imaging systems, Vave
Ultrasound is a state-of-the-art, ultraportable solution that
delivers cost-effective imaging at the point of care. Vave Health
is headquartered in San Jose, California.
The Inteleos Foundation is a global 501c3 public
charity that is committed to leading evidence-based,
outcomes-driven technology interventions that transform healthcare
systems in limited-resourced and historically under-represented
(HUR) communities. Our work is guided by four key priorities:
enriching healthcare provider education and training, catalyzing
workforce development alongside access to capital, fostering social
entrepreneurship coupled with Innovation, and identifying gaps in
diagnostic service delivery across health systems.
Contact:
Sam Forcum
Samantha.Forcum@Inteleos.org
Sassan Saedi
sassan.saedi@vavehealth.com