One of the key innovations about his invention is the ability to measure vital signs, such as blood pressure and weight, simultaneously. This drastically reduces the time required for tests that previously took doctors 2â€"3 minutes per patient.
Irankunda is the Founded Innovahyper Technologies, a company that provides tech-driven solutions in healthcare and construction. It refurbishes old tech devices into modern construction tools and produces medical equipment designed to detect non-communicable diseases under a service called "Baho Nursebots."
Currently, Innovahyper Technologies is preparing 60 machines for deployment across Rwanda's 30 districts. Their work has garnered attention internationally, with interest from other countries in adopting their solutions for combating non-communicable diseases.
However, the journey was not without challenges. Irankunda is privy to difficulties operating in rural areas lacking infrastructure like electricity. In response, they adapted their machines to run on solar power.
He grew up in a rural area with a keen interest in technology, inspired by his entrepreneur parents. His passion for innovation was fueled by a life-threatening illness during his childhood, which left him hospitalized for six months due to inadequate medical care. This experience motivated him to improve healthcare for others.
After completing his university education in engineering, Irankunda began researching ways to contribute to society and create job opportunities for youth. During the COVID-19 pandemic, his team developed machines to measure body temperature, but the products quickly lost relevance as the pandemic subsided.
Undeterred, they sought long-term solutions and conceived the idea of creating Nursebots to address the growing number of deaths from non-communicable diseases, which account for 70% of global deaths and 44% in Rwanda.
Their innovation has been applauded by medical professionals and community members alike for significantly improving diagnostic efficiency.
'Doctors shared the challenges they face, and we discovered that we had reduced the time needed for patient testing. Our robot completes all measurements in under 60 seconds, with results viewable on a phone,' Irankunda said.
He encouraged youth to recognize their potential and seize the opportunities available today.
'Youth shouldn't see themselves as just tomorrow's strength. We are the strength of today. We have the capability and the support of our country to create solutions and achieve great things,' he emphasized.
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