Innovations in Health: Evaluating the social impact of Kokono baby crib among mothers and caregivers of infants in Kampala, Uganda

he Kokono baby crib is a special baby’s crib made out of biodegradable plastic, locally manufactured in Uganda. The crib entered the local market with an accessible price especially for millennial mothers, a growing population in Uganda. The crib is also an asset for the rural and sub-urban mothers who spend most of their time outdoors in farms, at the water sources, or social gathering like weddings, and prayers, as well as mothers in informal employments and businesses like salons, shops and markets. Owing to the many benefits of the crib, Amref Health Africa in partnership with de-lab in Uganda promoted Kokono in communities in Kampala through an inclusive business model. This research aimed to assess the social of the crib amongst its users.

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