Geno by Kadana

20/07/2022

We at Geno by Kadana are very focused on the Kangaroo Mother Care project by providing project-based training so that all the stakeholders are informed and prepared.

The recommended ideal material for Kangaroo Mother Care is linen, but cotton is used as the only available material and is in ample supply.

18/07/2022

Happy ! Nelson Mandela Day inspires us to fight for a better tomorrow and live a life we can be proud of. We hope you have an amazing day!

12/05/2022

Maternal mental health is the stress and anxiety mothers experience as they balance work, family, and other responsibilities. It can sometimes feel like it's impossible to keep up with everything we need to do - and it can even make us feel like we're failing at being a good mom.

As a mother, you're already a superhero. You've got the strength to go through labour, the resilience to care for your child , and the patience to teach them how to walk and talk. But even superheroes need help sometimes.

That's is why we are committed to designing products that can help you be more comfortable during pregnancy, and help you manage stress and anxiety after your baby is born.

04/05/2022

The chances of survival from birth vary widely depending on where a child is born.

According to World Health organisation, nearly half of the world's newborn deaths occur in sub-Saharan Africa and Central Asia, followed by Southern Asia with over 30% of global newborn deaths.

While there are factors to blame, such as preterm births, child related complications, infections, and birth defects, Kangaroo Mother Care is an evidence based method that can reduce neonatal deaths by upto 50%.

21/04/2022

Did you know that nearly half (47%) of all under-5 deaths occur in the first 28 days (about 4 weeks) of life?

In 2020 alone, sub-Saharan Africa witnessed the highest neonatal mortality rate in the world with 43% of global newborn deaths, followed by Central and Southern Asia with 36% of global newborn deaths.

Children who die within the first 28 days (about 4 weeks) of birth suffer from conditions and diseases associated with a lack of quality care at or immediately after birth and in the first days of life.

According to WHO, the leading causes of most neonatal deaths are preterm birth, inability to breathe at birth, infections, and birth defects.

However, skin-to-skin mother care, also known as Kangaroo Mother Care, can reduce neonatal deaths by up to 50%.

Kangaroo mother care means that when a baby is born, instead of being whisked away to a nursery, it is placed on the mother's chest where her body temperature can help regulate the baby's. It means that preterm babies can be in direct contact with their mothers. The calm, relaxed atmosphere of a mother's chest can reduce stress and allow for better bonding.

Geno, a program by Kadana Foundation aims to understand the benefits, and challenges of the Kangaroo Mother Care Method and how to improve its effectiveness across Western Kenya.

Join us and be part of the Geno campaign where we will leverage the use of technology to improve the effectiveness of Kangaroo Mother Care.

17/08/2021

~Geno

Etymology
Biology: root term or prefix denoting being born of

Luo: translates to 'Hope' in English

Gaming: warrior from the Star Road in Super Mario RPG
..the name is combination of everything we believe in science, creativity and of course technology.

17/08/2021

Our question: How might we leverage technology to create sustainable community health care systems?
.rethinking community health care

17/08/2021