by Harshika Baid, Aaria Patel
Project Outcome: Low tech cooling system
Project Description: This project aimed to address the critical issue of antivenom accessibility in rural areas, where the distance between villages and hospitals often delays timely medical treatment in the event of a snake bite. With a significant 1:10 ratio between hospitals and villages, access to life-saving antivenom is limited. The project developed a low-cost, low-tech cooling system to store antivenom in remote areas, ensuring it remains viable and accessible when needed. This cooling system could be placed in local health centers or other community spaces, reducing the need for villagers to travel long distances to hospitals. Additionally, the system has the potential to be adapted for storing vaccines, further improving healthcare delivery in underserved rural regions.
