- 5566
- 307
- 6
- 10
- 0
- Help Ukraine
About the solution
So after concluding his PhD in nanotechnology in South Korea he started looking at nano materials that would be suitable for water purification.
The engineer’s innovation absorbs anything from copper and fluoride to bacteria, viruses and pesticides, having the advantage of being more affordable.
According to the inventor, this device should help the 70% of households in Tanzania that do not have clean drinking water.
The product is already trademarked and granted Askwar an award from the UK's Royal Academy of Engineering, worth £25,000.
With this prize the inventor will be able to buy materials in bulk, reducing the production cost.
"For people who cannot afford water filters, we have established water stations where people come and buy water at a very very low, affordable price," he added.
More info: http://gongalimodel.com
Adapted from: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-32973591
This solution shall not include mention to the use of drugs, chemicals or biologicals (including food); invasive devices; offensive, commercial or inherently dangerous content. This solution was not medically validated. Proceed with caution! If you have any doubts, please consult with a health professional.
DISCLAIMER: This story was written by someone who is not the author of the solution, therefore please be advised that, although it was written with the utmost respect for the innovation and the innovator, there can be some incorrect statements. If you find any errors please contact the patient Innovation team via info@patient-innovation.com
-
-
375
-
0
-
6214
Citizen provides portable sinks so the homeless can wash their hands during the Covid-19 pandemic
(SELF)-CARE: HYGIENE: Maintaining personal hygiene
Social interaction
Covid19
Assistive Daily Life Device (to help ADL)
Strategy/Tip
Difficulty breathing deeply
Dry cough
Fatigue
Fever
Nasal congestion
Shortness of breath
Sinus pain or pressure
Sore throat
Preventing (Vaccination, Protection, Falls, Research/Mapping)
Raise awareness
General and Family Medicine
Infectious Diseases
Intensive Care Medicine
Pneumology
Public Health
United States
-
-
-
156
-
0
-
2647
Scholars and researchers develop a robot to encourage children to wash their hands
(SELF)-CARE: HYGIENE: Maintaining personal hygiene
Assistive Daily Life Device (to help ADL)
Enhancing health literacy
Preventing (Vaccination, Protection, Falls, Research/Mapping)
Raise awareness
General and Family Medicine
Infectious Diseases
Pediatrics
Tropical Medicine
Caregiver Support
Pediatric Innovations
Parenthood Support
Women's health
India
-
-
-
618
-
0
-
17026
Malaria patient develops soap to repel mosquitos
(SELF)-CARE: HYGIENE: Maintaining personal hygiene
Assistive Daily Life Device (to help ADL)
Headaches
Muscle cramps or spasms
Muscle weakness
Seizures
Diarrhea
Jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes)
Loss of appetite
Nauseas
Preventing (Vaccination, Protection, Falls, Research/Mapping)
General and Family Medicine
Infectious Diseases
Public Health
Tropical Medicine
Burkina Faso
-