A Ugandan non-profit pioneering research, outreach, and life-saving innovations to combat hypertensive disorders in pregnancy
Global Pre-eclampsia Initiative (GPI) is a not-for-profit organization founded in The Republic of Uganda. Our founder, Abubakar Suleiman Tsamiya, was inspired to act after researching hypertensive disorders as a medical research student. This led to the co-invention of The PETOGRAPH (Pre-Eclamptic TOxaemia GRAPH), a monitoring tool for pre-eclampsia, and the establishment of GPI to validate and promote life-saving solutions.
We champion proactive innovations on preeclampsia for resource-limited settings. Our flagship invention is The PETOGRAPH, an acronym for Pre-Eclamptic Toxaemia GRAPH, designed for integrated management of pre-eclampsia and eclampsia.
We provide an enabling environment for clinical and other research trials on hypertensive disorders of pregnancy. We aim to learn from the past, analyze the present, and work towards a better future for mothers and babies.
We work to enhance community-based service provision through dedicated outreach programs. We raise awareness to encourage self-health-seeking behaviors among communities and address dangerous myths and misconceptions.
Preeclampsia is a disorder of pregnancy that typically occurs after the 20th week of gestation. It is a significant contributor to maternal and perinatal mortality, responsible for an estimated 10% of maternal deaths annually. Worldwide, it claims over 70,000 women and 500,000 newborns each year, with over 99% of these losses occurring in low- and middle-income countries.
GPI and our PETOGRAPH solution were recognized as winners of the prestigious innovation challenge co-hosted by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).
GPI was proudly selected to join the second cohort of the HealthTech Hub Africa accelerator, a testament to our innovative approach and potential for continental impact.
In partnership with St. Augustine International University (SAIU), we co-hosted the first-ever World Preeclampsia Day in Uganda on May 22, 2017, establishing a national platform for awareness and action.
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