Picterus

We’re excited to exhibit at the 34th ICM Triennial Congress in Lisbon!
Stop by our booth to learn more about Picterus and how we're helping transform newborn jaundice screening with innovative, accessible technology.

📍 Booth 14
📅 14–18 June 2026

We're also proud to share that Dr. Gabriela Jiménez Díaz, Medical Advisor at Picterus, will be presenting her poster:
"Transforming neonatal jaundice detection: Results from a mixed-methods randomized controlled feasibility study in a resource-limited Mexican setting."
📌 Poster Session 1 (Group A)
📅 15 June 2026
🕠 17:30–18:30
📍 Poster Number: PA 168

The ICM Congress is the largest global gathering of midwives, bringing together professionals, educators, researchers, and partners from around the world to advance maternal and newborn health.

We look forward to connecting with midwives and healthcare professionals from across the globe and discussing how we can work together to improve newborn care.

🌍 Update

Sarah and Gabriela, from our non-profit have just returned from Zambia, and the visit left us more motivated than ever.

At Kapiri District Hospital and the surrounding rural clinics, we saw a wall covered with photos of babies alongside their names, birth weights, and survival stories. Seeing those stories gathered in one place was a powerful reminder of why early jaundice screening matters and of the lives already being impacted through this work.

Thanks to the dedication of the healthcare workers at Kapiri District Hospital and the continued collaboration with local clinics and communities, jaundice screening is becoming an integrated part of routine newborn care. Awareness is growing among families and healthcare workers alike that jaundice can be treated when detected early.

As the project continues to expand, we look forward to supporting even more healthcare workers and increasing access to early newborn screening across the district. Each child screened brings us one step closer to a future where no baby suffers the consequences of undetected jaundice and where every newborn has the opportunity to thrive.

✨ We are just getting started.

💡 In a recent post, we shared insights on what neonatal jaundice is and when it appears.
But awareness doesn’t stop there. Some babies need more than monitoring.

👉 Here are a few important things to know about screening, treatment, and why early detection matters:

🔸10% of jaundiced babies need treatment
🔸if left untreated, severe jaundice can lead to hearing loss, brain damage, and even death
🔸severe consequences of jaundice are preventable by early screening, timely detection and correct treatment
🔸phototherapy, which uses blue light to help break down bilirubin, is a treatment method for severe jaundice

📣 Raising awareness saves lives.
Share this post to help others understand the importance of screening and timely care.

Start learning today: Free e-learning on neonatal jaundice & Picterus💛

Neonatal jaundice is common, but managing it correctly takes the right knowledge and tools.
That’s why we created the Picterus e-learning program, a free, self-paced course for healthcare professionals.

What’s included:
💛 Evidence-based education on neonatal jaundice, including screening, diagnosis, treatment, and clinical guidelines
💛 Practical guidance on using Picterus® Jaundice Pro
💛 Knowledge check with a course quiz
💛 Certificate upon completion

✅ Mobile-friendly
✅ Reviewed and endorsed by a multidisciplinary clinical team
✅ Train at your own pace — from anywhere in the world
✅ Available for free on our website

👉 Simply sign up and start learning: go to picterus.com/education/ (Link in bio!)

This Neonatal Jaundice Awareness Month, let’s work together to improve jaundice knowledge and support better outcomes for newborns everywhere. 💛

📢 Gratis Webinar: Picterus für Hebammen!

In diesem 30‑minütigen Live‑Webinar zeigt Irene Chelliah, Medical Advisor bei Picterus, wie die Picterus Lösung Hebammen beim Screening auf Neugeborenen‑Gelbsucht unterstützen kann
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👶✨ Mit dabei: Tine Lemmer (Hebamme) .untergiesing, die aus der Praxis berichtet und zeigt, wie sie Picterus im Hebammenalltag nutzt.

Das erwartet Euch:
✨ Einführung in die Picterus Lösung mit Picterus Jaundice Pro und der Jaundice@Home‑Plattform
💡 Praktische Tipps & Tricks für den Einsatz von Picterus Jaundice Pro
🌸 Praxis‑Einblicke aus der Hebammenarbeit mit Picterus
🎤 Live Q&A

Wann?
🗓 Dienstag, 2. Juni, 2026: 09:00 - 09:30
⌛ Dauer: 30 Minuten

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🔗Link in bio!

📲 Oder über den QR-Code

Attending this year’s edition of the Tiny Feet Big Steps conference in Arusha was a highly rewarding experience.

It gave us the opportunity to share our work with participants from more than 10 countries across Africa, highlighting the use of Picterus in the region and its potential utility in diverse healthcare settings.

The enthusiasm of Dr. Swanson and his team is truly inspiring and motivates us to continue working towards improving outcomes for newborns in Africa.

💡 Did you know?

Neonatal jaundice is common—and knowing the basics can help protect newborns everywhere.

👉 Here are some key things that can help you better understand neonatal jaundice:

🔸 60%–80% of babies develop jaundice.
🔸 It’s caused by a buildup of bilirubin, a yellow substance that forms when red blood cells break down.
🔸 It usually appears 2 to 3 days after birth.
🔸 It’s characterized by yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes.

📣 Awareness is the first step.
This Jaundice Awareness Month, let’s spread knowledge and support better outcomes for newborns everywhere.

Share this post to help others understand the signs and timing of newborn jaundice.

Both our CEO, Tormod Thomsen and our Medical Advisor, Dr. Gabriela Jiménez Díaz will attend the Tiny Feet Big Steps Neonatology Conference 2026 in Arusha, Tanzania. 💛

Dr. Gabriela Jiménez Díaz, will be on-site to present how Picterus is revolutionizing neonatal jaundice screening and its impact in Africa.

We’re committed to our goal of making this life-saving technology accessible to newborns around the world.

🗓️ 11 - 15 May, 2026
📍 Gran Meliá Hotel, Arusha, Tanzania
🏢 Picterus Booth

Jaundice, caused by elevated bilirubin levels, affects 60–80% of newborns globally. Every year, approximately 1.1 million newborns, mostly in low-resource settings, develop severe hyperbilirubinemia due to the lack of accessible jaundice screening solutions.

Today, we join the global community in celebrating the extraordinary dedication of midwives everywhere. Their work is essential in ensuring mothers and newborns receive the support they need from the very first day.

Established by the International Confederation of Midwives and supported by WHO and UNFPA, this day highlights the critical role midwives play in protecting maternal and newborn health.

At Picterus and Picterus Newborn Health, we are deeply grateful for the trust and collaboration of midwives. Our mission to give every newborn, in every setting the best start in life, through access to timely jaundice care
would not be possible without them. 💛