Increasing Access to Maternal and Neonatal Health in Africa
In recent years, more mothers across Africa have begun to give birth in health facilities than ever before. However, for many newborns, survival depends on a crucial yet often overlooked factor: timely access to essential medical equipment.
Addressing Critical Healthcare Needs
This is the core challenge that Hatch Technologies is dedicated to overcoming. Based in Nairobi, the organization is revolutionizing the delivery, maintenance, and usage of lifesaving maternal and neonatal health equipment across the continent. Its inception was inspired by the NEST360 initiative, a global coalition aimed at eradicating preventable neonatal deaths in African hospitals.
Identifying Infrastructure Gaps
While many hospitals in Africa are making strides in infrastructure improvement, significant gaps remain. High-quality medical equipment often goes unused due to factors such as limited availability, high costs, and insufficient training or maintenance support.
Rethinking the Medical Device Ecosystem
Hatch Technologies takes a comprehensive approach to addressing these challenges by reimagining the entire ecosystem surrounding medical devices. Instead of merely focusing on device supply, the organization engages with the entire value chain—from procurement and distribution to training and ongoing technical support. This holistic approach ensures that the technology is not only delivered but also effectively utilized to save lives.
Developing Essential Health Solutions
Hatch’s offerings include critical technologies for newborns, such as CPAP machines for respiratory support, phototherapy devices for jaundice treatment, and oxygen systems for intensive care. Yet, the organization extends its impact beyond just the devices themselves by implementing systems that enhance how healthcare facilities manage and maintain their equipment.
Strengthening Healthcare Networks
Through its initiatives, Hatch collaborates with manufacturers, local distributors, and healthcare providers to ensure that equipment is correctly installed, maintained, and supported in the long term. This cooperation includes training healthcare workers and technicians while also fortifying supply chains to guarantee the consistent availability of spare parts and consumables.
Innovating Funding Solutions
Addressing the critical issue of funding is another important aspect of Hatch Technologies’ mission. By collaborating with partners and employing innovative financing models, the organization assists distributors in maintaining inventory, allowing hospitals to access the equipment they need without extensive delays.
Expanding Impact Through Partnerships
Thanks to a partnership with the Gates Foundation, Hatch Technologies is expanding its solutions to multiple nations while supporting broader efforts to strengthen maternal and child health systems across Africa. This work is part of a larger initiative aimed at ensuring that no child dies from preventable causes due to a lack of essential medical skills.
Transforming Healthcare Delivery with Local Insights
During the 2026 Gates Foundation Kenya Partners Conference, Hatch Technologies showcased how combining innovation with strong local partnerships can reimagine healthcare delivery. Their model emphasizes that addressing health challenges involves not just innovation, but also ensuring that solutions effectively reach the populations that need them the most.
Ensuring Sustainable Healthcare Solutions
As Africa continues to build and enhance its health systems, the role of technology will be increasingly vital. However, as Hatch demonstrates, technology alone is insufficient. It must be accessible, supported, and integrated within a functioning healthcare system. By bridging the gap between innovation and access, Hatch Technologies is committed to giving newborns a better chance not only to survive but to thrive.
