FIVAmed and Gearbox Target Healthcare Gaps with New Low-Cost IV Device in Kenya

Published: 02 Jul 2025

Author: Precedence Research

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As a major breakthrough in Africa in the field of healthcare innovation, the medical technology company FIVAmed has introduced the concept of an intravenous (IV) liquid monitoring system. Launched at a glitzy event in Nairobi, the gadget is designed to revolutionize IV therapy in low-income settings by providing the accuracy of infusion pumps at a fraction of the cost, making it suitable for hospitals and clinics across the continent.

To complement the assistance of Gearbox Pan-African Network as one of the major engineering and manufacturing centers, the FIVAmed Flow Device is produced as a clinically effective tool and also with local production and affordability in mind. It includes innovative digital tracking capabilities, such as remote tracking through Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, with easier use by healthcare staff in rural settings or low-resource locations. This marks the launch of a new era of sustainable medical innovation in Africa, undertaken by FIVAmed due to its innovative approach, focus on accessibility, local capacity building, and patient-centered design.

The launch ceremony brought together medical practitioners, policymakers, investors, and engineers who were presented with a demonstration of the device and its implications for the healthcare delivery process. Dr. Orlando Hung, founder and visionary leader of FIVAmed, a global expert in critical care and anesthesia, clearly highlighted the need to develop solutions that specifically address the healthcare challenges Africa faces. According to Dr. Hung, the goal of medical innovation in Kenya is to address unmet clinical needs from an African perspective rather than relying on and employing the profit-driven business model of the Western world. He emphasized that the FIVAmed Flow Device was not designed to provide guidance by margins but rather to pioneer the last gap in monitoring IV therapy within African health systems.

Executive’s Statement

Latiff Cherono, CTO, Gearbox Pan-African Network

“This collaboration showcases what’s possible when we combine African ingenuity with world-class engineering. We’ve built a device that not only works but works in our specific context—our hospitals, our communities, and our economies. We’re not just assembling hardware; we’re building the future of African healthcare infrastructure.”