Rwandan-Swedish effort on Stroke and trauma, 2025-2026
Research Project, 2025
– 2026
The project “Rwandan–Swedish Effort on Stroke and Trauma” is part of the Chalmers–Rwanda Knowledge HealthTech Bridge and aims to improve the diagnosis and treatment of stroke and traumatic brain injuries in Rwanda.
The project is about investigating how a portable, easy‑to‑use microwave diagnostic system, developed in Sweden for early detection of stroke and head injuries could help improve stroke and trauma care in Rwanda.
The activities are:
- Stakeholder meetings in Rwanda
- Master’s thesis projects conducting: Health Technology Assessment, Investigating market access and implementation, Preparations for clinical trials.
Participants
Andreas Fhager (contact)
Chalmers, Electrical Engineering, Signal Processing and Biomedical Engineering
Mikael Persson
Chalmers, Electrical Engineering, Signal Processing and Biomedical Engineering
Funding
Area of Advance Health Engineering
Project ID: SHO C 2025-0025-26
Funding Chalmers participation during 2025–2026
Related Areas of Advance and Infrastructure
Sustainable development
Driving Forces
Innovation and entrepreneurship
Driving Forces
Health Engineering
Areas of Advance