Maternova Inc.
@maternova.bsky.social
The leading marketplace for cutting-edge medical innovations in maternal, newborn & reproductive health. Focused on diagnostics and devices for lower resource settings.
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@maternova.bsky.social
· Dec 2
On the cutting edge, @Emagine Solutions Technology is pioneering VitalView, a technology that uses a selfie video of the face to take key vitals. Usability of this exciting feature is currently being tested, and you could be part of it! #pregnancy #digitalhealth #maternalhealth
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Last week, @gardp.bsky.social & Debiopharm announced a new partnership to advance the development of a novel antibiotic for gonorrhea, as rising cases and the continued spread of multidrug-resistant strains have turned it into a growing challenge globally. #AMR
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Research Roundup: Novel gonorrhea drug development, WHO prequalifies HIV test, Rift Valley fever vaccine candidate partnership
In this regular feature on Breakthroughs, we highlight some of the most interesting reads in global health research from the past week.
www.ghtcoalition.org
January 21, 2026 at 6:43 PM
Last week, @gardp.bsky.social & Debiopharm announced a new partnership to advance the development of a novel antibiotic for gonorrhea, as rising cases and the continued spread of multidrug-resistant strains have turned it into a growing challenge globally. #AMR
www.ghtcoalition.org/blog/researc...
www.ghtcoalition.org/blog/researc...
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Today 13 January 2026, WHO’s South-East Asia Region marked 15 years since its last reported case of wild poliovirus that case was in an 18-month-old girl in Howrah, West Bengal, India on 13 January 2011. The region, home to about a quarter of the world’s population.
www.who.int/southeastasi...
www.who.int/southeastasi...
WHO South-East Asia marks 15 years since the last case of wild poliovirus; polio legacy continues to drive broader public health gains
The World Health Organization today called for urgent scale-up of research, innovation, and collaboration to accelerate momentum towards ending tuberculosis in the WHO South-East Asia Region, which co...
www.who.int
January 13, 2026 at 9:25 PM
Today 13 January 2026, WHO’s South-East Asia Region marked 15 years since its last reported case of wild poliovirus that case was in an 18-month-old girl in Howrah, West Bengal, India on 13 January 2011. The region, home to about a quarter of the world’s population.
www.who.int/southeastasi...
www.who.int/southeastasi...
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The BMJ appeal 2025-26: How innovation is supporting those who need it most
The BMJ appeal 2025-26: How innovation is supporting those who need it most
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January 13, 2026 at 2:33 PM
The BMJ appeal 2025-26: How innovation is supporting those who need it most
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Bravo Vietnam completely scrapping copayments for poorer households www.asiainsurancereview.com/News/View-Ne...
Vietnam expands full health insurance coverage
Vietnam will provide full reimbursement of medical examination and treatment costs under its health insurance system to people from near-poor households and seniors aged 75 and above who receive socia...
www.asiainsurancereview.com
January 12, 2026 at 5:02 PM
Bravo Vietnam completely scrapping copayments for poorer households www.asiainsurancereview.com/News/View-Ne...
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Whooping cough vaccination for pregnant women strengthens babies’ immune system | EurekAlert! www.eurekalert.org/news-release...
Whooping cough vaccination for pregnant women strengthens babies’ immune system
Vaccinating women during pregnancy leads to the transfer of antibodies to their newborns. These antibodies were detected not only in blood, but also in the nasal mucosa, the site where whooping cough ...
www.eurekalert.org
January 8, 2026 at 5:09 PM
Whooping cough vaccination for pregnant women strengthens babies’ immune system | EurekAlert! www.eurekalert.org/news-release...
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Thrilled to see the release of this vital G20 panel report on pandemic prevention/preparedness/response, providing key recommendations to address gaps in GHS financing.
Big thanks to the wonderful team of experts and the opportunity for GHSN to contribute!
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
Big thanks to the wonderful team of experts and the opportunity for GHSN to contribute!
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
Closing the deal: a G20 panel report on financing for pandemic threats
Pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response (pandemic PPR) stands at a precipice
because of inadequate financing at a time of shifting geopolitical alignment in global
health. In 2021, in response...
www.thelancet.com
November 13, 2025 at 6:58 AM
Thrilled to see the release of this vital G20 panel report on pandemic prevention/preparedness/response, providing key recommendations to address gaps in GHS financing.
Big thanks to the wonderful team of experts and the opportunity for GHSN to contribute!
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
Big thanks to the wonderful team of experts and the opportunity for GHSN to contribute!
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
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If you aren't crazy about pelvic exams, this is great news for you.
HHS recommends home HPV testing for women for the first time
For the first time, the federal government has issued cervical cancer screening recommendations that include an option for home testing.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/h...
For the first time, the federal government has issued cervical cancer screening recommendations that include an option for home testing.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/h...
January 5, 2026 at 10:28 PM
If you aren't crazy about pelvic exams, this is great news for you.
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Repeating to correct an error:
There's no such thing as super #flu. But there is a doozy of a flu season underway right now. Here's what you need to know about subclade K, the #H3N2 variant making so many people sick. (Earlier I said H5N1. This is not that!!!) www.statnews.com/2026/01/06/f...
There's no such thing as super #flu. But there is a doozy of a flu season underway right now. Here's what you need to know about subclade K, the #H3N2 variant making so many people sick. (Earlier I said H5N1. This is not that!!!) www.statnews.com/2026/01/06/f...
Why flu seems to be everywhere — even if ‘super flu’ is not a thing
Welcome to the winter of subclade K.
www.statnews.com
January 6, 2026 at 4:21 PM
Repeating to correct an error:
There's no such thing as super #flu. But there is a doozy of a flu season underway right now. Here's what you need to know about subclade K, the #H3N2 variant making so many people sick. (Earlier I said H5N1. This is not that!!!) www.statnews.com/2026/01/06/f...
There's no such thing as super #flu. But there is a doozy of a flu season underway right now. Here's what you need to know about subclade K, the #H3N2 variant making so many people sick. (Earlier I said H5N1. This is not that!!!) www.statnews.com/2026/01/06/f...
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The Hemorrhage View C-Section Drape can be integrated in nicely into a checklist. Checking at specific intervals ensures hidden hemorrhage is not missed in c-section #maternalhealth #Csection #obstetrics info@maternova.net
December 4, 2025 at 5:38 PM
The Hemorrhage View C-Section Drape can be integrated in nicely into a checklist. Checking at specific intervals ensures hidden hemorrhage is not missed in c-section #maternalhealth #Csection #obstetrics info@maternova.net
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What I Saw at a Maternity Ward in Kenya After the U.S. Cut Off Food and Foreign Aid
www.propublica.org/article/kaku...
www.propublica.org/article/kaku...
What I Saw at a Maternity Ward in Kenya After the U.S. Cut Off Food and Foreign Aid
Photographs tell a story of two mothers determined to help their babies gain enough weight to leave the hospital — only to face little to no food again.
www.propublica.org
December 29, 2025 at 2:09 PM
What I Saw at a Maternity Ward in Kenya After the U.S. Cut Off Food and Foreign Aid
www.propublica.org/article/kaku...
www.propublica.org/article/kaku...
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Another study finds big benefits to getting a COVID vaccine during pregnancy. So why might the FDA add a black box warning to Covid shots?
“I just don't think that these are ‘Oopsy!’ accidental leaks. They’re testing the waters to see how far they can go.”
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“I just don't think that these are ‘Oopsy!’ accidental leaks. They’re testing the waters to see how far they can go.”
www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/pre...
Pregnant women vaccinated against COVID-19 less likely to be hospitalized or deliver prematurely, new data show
www.cidrap.umn.edu
December 16, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Another study finds big benefits to getting a COVID vaccine during pregnancy. So why might the FDA add a black box warning to Covid shots?
“I just don't think that these are ‘Oopsy!’ accidental leaks. They’re testing the waters to see how far they can go.”
www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/pre...
“I just don't think that these are ‘Oopsy!’ accidental leaks. They’re testing the waters to see how far they can go.”
www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/pre...
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When pregnant women drink water that comes from wells downstream of sites contaminated with PFAS, known as "forever chemicals," the risks to their babies' health substantially increase including preterm birth and infant mortality.
www.sciencealert.com/forever-chem...
www.sciencealert.com/forever-chem...
'Forever Chemicals' in Drinking Water Linked to Increased Risk of Birth Issues
When pregnant women drink water that comes from wells downstream of sites contaminated with PFAS, known as "forever chemicals," the risks to their babies' health substantially increase, a new study fo...
www.sciencealert.com
December 10, 2025 at 4:27 AM
When pregnant women drink water that comes from wells downstream of sites contaminated with PFAS, known as "forever chemicals," the risks to their babies' health substantially increase including preterm birth and infant mortality.
www.sciencealert.com/forever-chem...
www.sciencealert.com/forever-chem...
Listen to Dr. Javier Aguirre, one of the inventors of the #Hemorrhage View C-section Drape describe why the innovation is necessary #obstetrics #maternalhealth www.perspectivemedical.org/testimonials
Testimonials | Perspective Medical
“Hemorrhage is the #1 cause of maternal death and we need every advantage we can get in managing it. We can do better, we MUST do better." - Dr. Angela Yu, OB/GYN
www.perspectivemedical.org
December 9, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Listen to Dr. Javier Aguirre, one of the inventors of the #Hemorrhage View C-section Drape describe why the innovation is necessary #obstetrics #maternalhealth www.perspectivemedical.org/testimonials
Amazing new technology being tested. A facial selfie video that can assess blood pressure and other vitals. Click the QR code if you are pregnant. You could be part of the research! #maternalhealth #pregnancy
December 8, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Amazing new technology being tested. A facial selfie video that can assess blood pressure and other vitals. Click the QR code if you are pregnant. You could be part of the research! #maternalhealth #pregnancy
On the cutting edge, @Emagine Solutions Technology is pioneering VitalView, a technology that uses a selfie video of the face to take key vitals. Usability of this exciting feature is currently being tested, and you could be part of it! #pregnancy #digitalhealth #maternalhealth
December 5, 2025 at 5:02 PM
On the cutting edge, @Emagine Solutions Technology is pioneering VitalView, a technology that uses a selfie video of the face to take key vitals. Usability of this exciting feature is currently being tested, and you could be part of it! #pregnancy #digitalhealth #maternalhealth
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Congenital syphilis, another infectious disease for which pregnant women are screened, offers a comparison. Denmark had no cases of congenital syphilis in 2023; the United States had nearly 4,000 cases.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/04/h...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/04/h...
Vaccine Advisory Panel Again Postpones Vote on Hepatitis B Shot for Newborns
www.nytimes.com
December 5, 2025 at 4:57 AM
Congenital syphilis, another infectious disease for which pregnant women are screened, offers a comparison. Denmark had no cases of congenital syphilis in 2023; the United States had nearly 4,000 cases.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/04/h...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/04/h...
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The ChARM in action in DRC detecting respiratory rate to help diagnose (or rule out) #pneumonia. #globalhealth #RMNCH #infanthealth
November 25, 2025 at 2:40 PM
The ChARM in action in DRC detecting respiratory rate to help diagnose (or rule out) #pneumonia. #globalhealth #RMNCH #infanthealth
The Hemorrhage View C-Section Drape can be integrated in nicely into a checklist. Checking at specific intervals ensures hidden hemorrhage is not missed in c-section #maternalhealth #Csection #obstetrics info@maternova.net
December 4, 2025 at 5:38 PM
The Hemorrhage View C-Section Drape can be integrated in nicely into a checklist. Checking at specific intervals ensures hidden hemorrhage is not missed in c-section #maternalhealth #Csection #obstetrics info@maternova.net
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This is cool for the U.S. but could be absolutely game-changing for developing countries. Funders can cut the cost of vaccines and kids only need to make trip to the clinic
Single #HPV vaccine dose matches protection of 2-dose regimen, new trial shows
The vaccine was 97% effective, and protection did not wane during the follow-up period.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/h...
The vaccine was 97% effective, and protection did not wane during the follow-up period.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/h...
December 4, 2025 at 12:22 AM
This is cool for the U.S. but could be absolutely game-changing for developing countries. Funders can cut the cost of vaccines and kids only need to make trip to the clinic
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R&D has been the bedrock of progress in #GlobalHealth. Tools developed through past R&D investments have improved the life expectancy of those living with #AIDS, driven remarkable declines in #ChildMortality, and nearly eradicated #polio. 👇🏼
www.ghtcoalition.org/why-research...
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Why Research & Development | Global Health Technologies Coalition
Find out why research and development for new health technologies is an essential part of the solution to the world’s greatest global health challenges and one of the biggest drivers of health improve...
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December 3, 2025 at 9:10 PM
R&D has been the bedrock of progress in #GlobalHealth. Tools developed through past R&D investments have improved the life expectancy of those living with #AIDS, driven remarkable declines in #ChildMortality, and nearly eradicated #polio. 👇🏼
www.ghtcoalition.org/why-research...
www.ghtcoalition.org/why-research...
The Hemorrhage View C-Section Drape can be integrated in nicely into a checklist.
Checking at specific intervals ensures hidden hemorrhage is not missed in c-section
#maternalhealth #Csection #obstetrics info@maternova.net
Checking at specific intervals ensures hidden hemorrhage is not missed in c-section
#maternalhealth #Csection #obstetrics info@maternova.net
December 3, 2025 at 4:33 PM
The Hemorrhage View C-Section Drape can be integrated in nicely into a checklist.
Checking at specific intervals ensures hidden hemorrhage is not missed in c-section
#maternalhealth #Csection #obstetrics info@maternova.net
Checking at specific intervals ensures hidden hemorrhage is not missed in c-section
#maternalhealth #Csection #obstetrics info@maternova.net
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On the cutting edge, @Emagine Solutions Technology is pioneering VitalView, a technology that uses a selfie video of the face to take key vitals. Usability of this exciting feature is currently being tested, and you could be part of it! #pregnancy #digitalhealth #maternalhealth
December 2, 2025 at 4:03 PM
On the cutting edge, @Emagine Solutions Technology is pioneering VitalView, a technology that uses a selfie video of the face to take key vitals. Usability of this exciting feature is currently being tested, and you could be part of it! #pregnancy #digitalhealth #maternalhealth
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#Measles vaccines have reached Kachehembe, #DRC, nearly a year after the outbreak began, despite healthcare disruptions caused by M23.
MSF has treated over 1,000 children for measles this year in the area.
Read the story in the @thestar.com: www.thestar.com/news/world/a...
MSF has treated over 1,000 children for measles this year in the area.
Read the story in the @thestar.com: www.thestar.com/news/world/a...
Measles vaccinations begin in rebel-held Congo almost a year after deadly outbreak
Congo has reported over 36,000 suspected cases and 565 deaths across nearly all of its 26 provinces this year as of July.
www.thestar.com
December 2, 2025 at 5:25 PM
#Measles vaccines have reached Kachehembe, #DRC, nearly a year after the outbreak began, despite healthcare disruptions caused by M23.
MSF has treated over 1,000 children for measles this year in the area.
Read the story in the @thestar.com: www.thestar.com/news/world/a...
MSF has treated over 1,000 children for measles this year in the area.
Read the story in the @thestar.com: www.thestar.com/news/world/a...
On the cutting edge, @Emagine Solutions Technology is pioneering VitalView, a technology that uses a selfie video of the face to take key vitals. Usability of this exciting feature is currently being tested, and you could be part of it! #pregnancy #digitalhealth #maternalhealth
December 2, 2025 at 4:03 PM
On the cutting edge, @Emagine Solutions Technology is pioneering VitalView, a technology that uses a selfie video of the face to take key vitals. Usability of this exciting feature is currently being tested, and you could be part of it! #pregnancy #digitalhealth #maternalhealth
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#ClimateChange is expanding #malaria-risk zones across Africa, a new Global Change Biology study warns, potentially putting millions more at risk. We need innovative, accessible tools to stay ahead 👉 bit.ly/4iyhTTu
December 2, 2025 at 11:14 AM
#ClimateChange is expanding #malaria-risk zones across Africa, a new Global Change Biology study warns, potentially putting millions more at risk. We need innovative, accessible tools to stay ahead 👉 bit.ly/4iyhTTu