Transforming newborn survival in India by introducing a proven, low-cost respiratory technology designed for low-resource health systems. By combining global innovation with national policy engagement, we are working to make life-saving neonatal care accessible where it is needed most.
Vayu Bubble CPAP (Vayu bCPAP) is a frugal, electricity-free, battery -independent and easy-to-use innovative respiratory support device designed and developed by
by Prof. Dr. Thomas Burke of Harvard University. Deployed so far in 48 countries, it has demonstrated its potential as a scalable solution for improving neonatal survival in low-resource settings.
Vayu bCPAP delivers safe, effective respiratory support for newborns and children up to 5 years. It operates without compressed air or electricity, using oxygen concentrators and cylinders, making it ideal for district hospitals, SNCUs, NBSUs, and even during transport.
As India works toward its SDG goal of reducing neonatal and child mortality, technologies like Vayu bCPAP can fill critical programmatic gaps under the Facility-Based Newborn Care (FBNC) framework — ensuring that no child dies for lack of breathing support.
At the Health Continuum, we are proud to anchor the Vayu India Initiative to scale up this innovation and bring equitable respiratory care closer to every newborn — even in the most remote corners of India. Our work focuses on facilitating Health Technology Assessment (HTA) of Vayu b CPAP, advocacy with national and state health authorities, and building consensus among paediatric and neonatal experts in government and private sector for adoption of the technology.
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