The Tech Awards 2012 – Nokia Health Award – Embrace

http://thetechawards.thetech.org/the-laureates/stories/1728

Region of Impact: Global
http://www.embraceglobal.org

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Problem: 1.1 Million preterm babies die every year, 75% could survive with inexpensive treatment.

Solution: A low-cost infant warmer specifically designed to address the needs of babies suffering from hypothermia.

Impact: Thousands of babies may be impacted by the warmers currently distributed with 11 partnerships in 8 countries.

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