A Portable Cooler for Vaccine Delivery in Remote Areas
Enhanced Innovations, a healthcare solution provider, has introduced Phloton, a portable cooler designed specifically for vaccine delivery in remote areas with limited electricity access. This innovative cold chain solution aims to tackle the "last-mile" delivery challenge by maintaining the required temperature of vaccines (2-4 degrees Celsius) using integrated solar panels.
Recognizing the limitations of power grids in remote locations, Enhanced Innovations designed Phloton with integrated solar panels. This ensures uninterrupted operation even in areas with frequent power cuts or lacking consistent electricity.
The Phloton boasts a two-litre capacity, capable of keeping 40 to 60 vials of vaccines. It also features continuous temperature and location tracking, equipped with real-time communication capabilities for seamless monitoring. This cold chain solution utilizes active cooling technology and can maintain a crucial 2-4 degrees Celsius range for up to 18 hours.
Ankita Mittal, CEO of Enhanced Innovations, emphasizes their focus on partnering with the public healthcare sector, where their solution can have the greatest impact. They aim to address the last-mile challenges in healthcare delivery, particularly in remote areas with limited access.
While vaccine companies are part of their target audience, Enhanced Innovations adopts a two-pronged strategy. Firstly, they aim to facilitate the transportation of essential medication and vaccines. Secondly, they strive to work directly with the public healthcare system to bridge the gap in last-mile delivery. This entails strengthening infrastructure and ensuring that even the most remote communities have access to safe and timely healthcare services.
The applications of Phloton extend beyond just human vaccines. Enhanced Innovations sees potential in animal husbandry, particularly for preserving animal vaccines and facilitating artificial insemination procedures. Additionally, the company is exploring the use of Phloton in diagnostics by maintaining the integrity of samples requiring cold storage during transportation.
Enhanced Innovations is actively seeking partnerships with the public healthcare system in India and other developing countries. Their goal within the next five years is to establish themselves as leaders in last-mile cold chain solutions and expand their reach to at least two to three additional regions globally.