Healthcare challenges provide important opportunities for innovation, particularly when technology can contribute to better access, monitoring and delivery of care. Margaret Njonjo responded to this opportunity through the development of RespiraMate.

RespiraMate is a health-focused innovation aimed at addressing challenges associated with respiratory healthcare. Its development demonstrates the journey from identifying a healthcare need to conceptualizing a technology-driven solution that can be progressively refined and validated.

The innovation also highlights the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration between innovators, healthcare professionals and users. Such engagement provides an important pathway for ensuring that health innovations are not only technically feasible but also responsive to actual healthcare needs.