Explore how IoT biometrics and Zephyr RTOS are being leveraged to improve neonatal nursing in Uganda in this 35-minute conference talk. Discover the journey of Neopenda, a global health tech startup, as they develop a low-cost wearable neonatal vital signs monitor using open-source components like the Zephyr Project. Learn about the challenges of high newborn mortality rates, the process of designing and prototyping an appropriate and affordable solution, and the implementation of IoT smart devices in resource-constrained areas. Gain insights into measuring vital signs, preliminary test results, Android app development, and the timeline for clinical trials in Uganda. Understand how innovative technologies can be applied to address critical health problems and potentially save lives in Africa.