By Emmanuel Udodinma
Afriscitech Digest joined Nigerians, the academia, and the scientific community in congratulating Prof. Hippolite Amadi on being awarded the 2023 edition of the Nigeria Prize for Science.
Hippolite Amadi, a professor, was on Thursday 22nd September 2023, announced as the winner of the 2023 edition of the Nigerian Prize for Science.
The Advisory Board of The Nigeria Prize for Science on Thursday announced Prof. Amadi’s novel scientific works on respiratory technologies for preserving the lives of Nigerian newborns as the winner of the 2023 edition of the Nigeria Prize for Science.
The winning innovations comprise a non-invasive Neonatal Ventilator, an Oxygen Delivery Blender System, and an Oxygen Splitter System, all powered by solar energy.
These innovations have undergone testing in various Nigerian hospitals and have proven to be cost-effective, leading to significant reductions in neonatal care expenses.
Prof. Amadi, a distinguished professor of Medical Technology at Imo State University and a visiting professor of Medical Engineering and Technology at Imperial College London, was honoured for his groundbreaking respiratory technologies for newborns.
Commending this innovative healthcare solution, Editorial Board of Africa Science&Tech (Afriscitech) Digest expressed delight that the Nigerian scientist’s innovation has already reduced neonatal care costs significantly and saved lives in verified hospitals that have adopted the use of the solar-powered neonatal ventilator.
The Staff and Management of Oracle Solutions Limited Publishers of Afriscitech Digest commended Prof. Amadi for leveraging his extensive background in medical engineering and technology, with a special focus on affordable medical systems, for the betterment, progress, and benefit of Nigerians and humanity in general.
“We at Afriscitech Digest believe that this significant work by this great Nigerian scientist will contribute to keeping more Nigerian children alive after birth and preparing them for a better future as positive changemakers and influencers both at home and abroad.
“We extends our gratitude to Nigeria LNG Limited for awarding Prof Amadi the $100,000 Prize for pioneering neonatal care innovation.
“This gesture aligns with the government’s commitment to healthcare delivery, and our desire to collaborate with researchers, inventors, innovators, the private sector and academia to promote Innovation, research and development in order to achieve more success in critical sectors of Nigeria’s economy, including healthcare, education, agriculture, Oil & Gas, Mining, Science, technology, and innovation for development”.
