TUMIQUI Project
A world where mothers die just because they don't have electricity. It was a heart-wrenching shock for Koichi Sato, an international entrepreneur who has been active on the front lines of electricity and communications for many years. ``There must be something I can do.What is really needed locally?''Thus, the Tumiqui Project was born, a process of accumulating people's thoughts and skills. In May 2019, we signed a memorandum of understanding with the Senegalese Ministry of Health and began taking a unique approach to addressing the many challenges faced by clinics. To date, we have introduced TSK (Tsumiki Smart Kit) to 10 clinics, contributing to over 1,000 births. At the Hore clinic, one TSK machine has been in operation for three years without any breakdowns, and has successfully completed approximately 180 night births. The number of people in Africa without electricity is 600 million. There are many lives that can be saved with your help.
Local issues
~Mother and child die due to lack of electricity~
There are mothers who die due to lack of stable electricity during childbirth. Sub-Saharan Africa accounts for 68% of the global maternal deaths. Since the 1980s, Africa's population has grown at the fastest pace in the world, with an estimated 600 million people living without electricity. The medical field still needs a lot of support.
Clinics in non-electrified areas
what we can do
~Providing stable power to medical sites~
We have developed the TUMIQUI Smart Kit, a solar power generation system that anyone can easily use. By combining a solar panel, main body (Tsumiki unit), rechargeable LED lamp, and Wifi as a set, USB charging and small IT and medical devices can now be used in clinics during the day and night. Since 2019, TUMIQUI has been introduced to 10 clinics in non-electrified villages, and to date, more than 1,000 medical treatments and safe childbirths have been realized using TUMIQUI's light. Furthermore, by being able to use a computer at all times, the management environment for drug inventory and patient information, which had previously been managed by hand, has improved, and we have succeeded in increasing the time we spend on daily medical care.
Installation scene at Bohe Balesi Clinic
Example of installing TUMIQUI lamps in a medical room
Importance of connecting to health system
Previously, clinics without internet facilities had to go to the central hospital on two closed days in order to input and send health data using a computer. Since TUMIQUI has a built-in wireless communication function, it is possible to input and send data from the clinic, making it possible to reduce the number of closed days.
A computer that can be used at all times with TUMIQUI
Charging the smartphone and operating the suction machine
local voices
(Dr. Bai Cham)
``At the clinic, we have early morning and night medical examinations and births almost every day, but due to a lack of electricity, we sometimes have to use candles or hold flashlights in our mouths. were always at risk for their lives, but with this TUMIQUI Smart Kit,
Electricity and lamps have made safe medical treatment and childbirth possible. It's really helpful. ”
TUMIQUI Smart Kit (TSK)
The Tsumiki unit is equipped with a wifi router, LED light, 4 USB ports, and 2 AC power supplies. When the battery is full, it can charge a smartphone 24 times, a fan for 9 hours, a portable refrigerator for 6 hours, a computer for 5 hours, and an LED lamp for 24 hours. The rechargeable LED lamp can be divided into three stages and can be used for up to three consecutive days.
Solar panel
Tsumiki unit
rechargeable lamp
TUMIQUI's philosophy
~Sustainable development of Africa~
Our TUMIQUI philosophy is the sustainable development of Africa. We will realize Made with Japan, working together with the local community.
Concrete steps to help
① Contact us
Please contact us about project details, explanation of TSK, budget, on-site situation, post-implementation report, etc.
② Deciding on support content
Determine the number of TSKs, clinic selection, report content, and other options.
③ Conclusion of contract
We will conclude a contract based on the support content decided upon during the meeting.
④ Introduction to clinics
Our staff will introduce the equipment to the local clinic within one to two months from the conclusion of the contract.
⑤ Report after implementation
We will submit photos and videos of the installation, what it looked like after the installation, and a letter of appreciation from the local teacher.
Introduction plan
We will introduce companies and support recipients in Senegal and propose plans tailored to local needs. As an option to the basic plan, we can display the names and logos of sponsoring companies, provide photos and videos that can be used as is for public relations purposes such as CSR activities, and arrange for on-site inspection plans and attendance.
ベーシック
TUMIQUI kit only
Solar panel, TSK unit itself, and two rechargeable LED lamps. Includes local installation costs, training at the time of installation, photos, and a letter of appreciation from the doctor.
Option ①
Donating company name
You can put the name or logo of a sponsoring company on the Tsumiki unit.
*We also accept inquiries regarding the local introduction of our own products.
Option ②
Public relations photos/videos
You can add subtitles to photo and video materials and edit them for public relations purposes.
Option 3
Site inspection
Our staff can accompany you to visit local clinics where the system has been introduced.
SDGs in various forms
This support will contribute to SDGS goals 3, 7, and 17. I hope to create an opportunity for Japanese companies to work together with Africa to solve problems in various fields such as medicine, education, and agriculture. Please feel free to contact us please.
CONTACT US
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Nurse @Hore
The TUMIQUI kit is very helpful. You can give birth at night using a lamp. I am very satisfied. Thank you, TUMIQUI. I'm rooting for you.
Nurse @Sara Niana
I am now able to charge my computer and create reports for the Ministry of Health, which is very useful.I'm really satisfied with the TUMIQUI kit.
Nurse @Sankagne
Everyone is happy and great. I use it every day to charge my cell phone and lamp. The TUMIQUI kit is very useful.