UNICEF Deployment
🇬🇭 BEMPU in Ghana
Peer-Reviewed Clinical Validation at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital
Clinical Research Hub for TempWatch in Africa
Ghana has become one of the most important clinical validation sites for BEMPU TempWatch in sub-Saharan Africa. A series of peer-reviewed studies conducted at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital in Accra, in partnership with UNICEF Ghana and the University of South Carolina, have rigorously evaluated TempWatch's accuracy, safety, and acceptability.
One landmark study identified hypothermia in 86% of newborns studied — a shocking prevalence that underscores the scale of the problem and the critical need for continuous monitoring tools.
86% Hypothermia Prevalence
Research in Ghana found that the majority of low birth weight newborns experienced at least one episode of hypothermia — often undetected without continuous monitoring. TempWatch's ability to alert staff and parents in real time makes it a powerful tool in this high-prevalence environment.
Published Clinical Studies
PLOS Global Public Health, 2023
Evaluation of a device to detect neonatal hypothermia in a clinical setting in Ghana
Primary clinical validation study assessing TempWatch sensitivity and specificity at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital.
Journal of Global Health Reports, 2023 — co-authored with UNICEF Ghana
Occurrence of neonatal hypothermia and associated risk factors among LBW infants in Accra, Ghana
Identified hypothermia prevalence and risk factors in low birth weight newborns at Korle Bu.
PubMed, 2025
Acceptability and feasibility of BEMPU TempWatch for hypothermia monitoring in Ghana: a qualitative study of clinicians' perspectives
Qualitative study exploring nurses' and clinicians' views on TempWatch usability and integration into practice.
Research Partners
UNICEF Ghana
Co-author on hypothermia prevalence study; program partner
Korle Bu Teaching Hospital
Primary clinical study site in Accra
University of South Carolina
Academic research partner for clinical validation studies
Full Evidence Hub
Ghana's studies are part of BEMPU's broader evidence base of 15+ peer-reviewed publications. Explore all clinical studies.
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