Every pregnant woman in the world has the same needs, the same expectations,
and the same dreams – and the biggest of them is to be a healthy mother, and to deliver a healthy baby.
With momoby, we can give them that hope.
MORE ABOUT MOMOBY
How We Got Here
Almost 300,000 women die every year because of pregnancy-related causes.
In order to reduce this burden, the World Health Organisation recommends that every pregnant woman should be tested for HIV, syphilis and Hepatitis B.
Having worked as volunteer doctor in several developing countries, we personally witnessed the high mortality rates that still exist in isolated communities, where women struggle to have access to testing for these diseases.
ANTENATAL CARE FOR ALL
Inspired by these experiences, we developed an innovative fingerprick device that tests for these infections in real-time, bringing prenatal care to where it is most needed.
OUR SOLUTION
USING A SINGLE DROP OF BLOOD
momoby is a finger prick test that performs several recommended tests, in real time.
CAPITALISING ON VALIDATED TECHNOLOGY
and backed up my scientific evidence, our product is user-friendly and has easy logistics.
SMALL, CONVENIENT, NO TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS
- you could literally put it in your pocket, and take it quickly to where its most needed.
As simple as that.
OUR IMPACT
HEALTHY MOTHERS, HEALTHY BABIES
momoby will allow a timely diagnosis of these women – and, consequently, a timely referral and treatment at a central healthcare facility. Transmission of infectious diseases to the babies can be reduced up to 95%.
COST-EFFECTIVENESS
Universal screening of infectious diseases during pregnancy is cost-effective. This represents healthcare savings, and money that can be reinvested in other areas to improve patient safety.
EQUITY ON HEALTH CARE DELIVERY
And, finally – we are improving access to healthcare, and reducing the inequity gap between developing and developed countries.
Want to learn more about our momoby? Contact us today.
OUR TEAM
Get to Know Us
ANA LUISA NEVES, MD PHD
CEO
Ana is a General Practitioner (MD, PhD), and holds a MSc degree from University of Porto and a PhD in Clinical Medicine from Imperial College London. She was since early interested in global health and inequities in delivery of care, and has worked as a volunteer doctor in Senegal, Guinea-Bissau, and Mozambique. She is currently a Research Fellow at the Institute of Global Health and Innovation, Imperial College London, where she focus on the use of digital technologies to deliver safer, more effective, and patient-centred care. She is also affiliated to the Center for Health Technology and Services Research (CINTESIS) and to the Department of Community Medicine, Information and Health Decision Sciences (MEDCIDS), at University of Porto.
FUNDING AND AWARDS
Our funding comes from a variety of sources, and helps to support our research and development.
Our traction is a testament to the increasing social awareness on the need for safer and more equitable care for pregnant women.
There are many ways to support us at momoby. If you have expertise in maternal health and can help designing and implementing awareness campaigns, or if you would like to fundraise, please contact us to have a chat.
GET IN TOUCH
We are commitment to our vision
that every single mother deserves access to health care.
Since our start in 2017, we never stop improving,
and will continue to expand our offerings based
on how we can best serve them.
Get in touch with us today to learn how momoby can help you.