2023-10-11 04:55:00
Come get to know 5 health care innovations. Developed by the skills of Thai people Come help prevent popular diseases that come with the rainy season.
Come get to know 5 health care innovations. Developed by the skills of Thai people Come help prevent popular diseases that come with the rainy season.
The rainy season is a time when people often feel sick. Because when it rains frequently, it causes dampness and flooding. It has become a breeding ground for various germs and flooding is also a source of Aedes mosquitoes, a near danger that should not be overlooked. The root cause of dengue fever is also of great concern, especially to children. In 2022, 27,912 dengue fever patients were found, and a total of 25 died. While in 2023, from January to May, 16,550 dengue fever patients were found, with 14 deaths. Additionally, there are many other diseases such as the common cold and diseases caused by viruses mixed with rainwater, or even diseases caused by mold in indoor clothes. For this reason, Thai researchers have created innovations to prevent the dangers of these diseases.
Here are 5 examples of healthcare innovations developed by Thai people specifically for the rainy season:
1. AZAI: An innovation to eliminate and inhibit the reproduction of Aedes mosquitoes by Ikari Trading (Thailand) Company Limited. They invented and developed innovations using “Zeolai” “T” as a substitute for Abate sand. This innovation has been certified by the Department of Medical Sciences, Ministry of Public Health, and the World Health Organization.
Furthermore, there is the LeO-Trap product designed to trap Aedes mosquito eggs. It helps break the cycle of mosquito larvae and reduce the breeding of mosquitoes in various sources. The LeO-Trap has received an award at the National Research Fair 2017 by the National Research Council of Thailand.
2. BUG GUARD-HAPPY NOZ: This innovative product is the creation of Thai pharmacists. Dengue fever is a dangerous epidemic in tropical countries, and Aedes mosquitoes are the vectors of the disease. BUG GUARD mosquito repellent stickers were born from the experience of the product owner, who had been sick with dengue fever as a child. The owner wondered why there was no cure and conducted research to produce mosquito repellent stickers using Thai herbs. Additionally, “Onion stickers” have been developed to help relieve cold symptoms in children.
3. Nano Zinc: This Thai innovation from Perma fibers, Perma Corporation Company Limited, combines “Nano Zinc” particles into textile fibers. These fibers are then used to make various products such as clothing, pillowcases, bed sheets, face masks, towels, shoe soles, and underwear. Nano Zinc helps reduce the problem of dampness, which is the cause of fungal rashes in indoor clothes.
4. Safie Plus face masks: Developed by the Research Center for Assistive Technology and Medical Devices (A-MED) in collaboration with the National Center for Metal and Materials Technology, NSTDA. These face masks, produced by private manufacturers with certified production standards, have been tested for efficiency in filtering PM 2.5 dust. The masks consist of 4 layers of fabric, including an additional filter layer inserted between the outermost and middle layers, which helps prevent PM 2.5 dust and various viruses more efficiently.
5. UV-C light irradiator (Girm Zaber UV-C Sterilizer): An innovation from the National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA) that is suitable for use in hospitals or other high-risk places. This irradiator helps reduce the use of disinfectant sprays and the risk to workers. It has passed efficiency tests from the Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering Research Institute, as well as lighting standard tests from the Electrical and Electronic Product Testing Center (PTEC).
These 5 innovations, developed by Thai people, reflect the capability of Thai innovation in addressing and preventing germs that come with the rainy season. They serve as examples of ideas for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in creating new innovations to solve problems and meet the needs of consumers. By utilizing technology effectively, businesses can expand and develop new products to market. With support from Bangkok Bank SME, Thai innovation continues to make a difference.
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