A Portable Vaccine Cooler for 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 tackles 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, Phloton is equipped with integrated solar panels, ensuring uninterrupted operation even in areas with frequent power cuts or lacking consistent electricity. This feature is crucial for maintaining the integrity of vaccines, which are highly sensitive to temperature fluctuations.
Phloton boasts a two-litre capacity, capable of holding 40 to 60 vials of vaccines. It also features continuous temperature and location tracking, equipped with real-time communication capabilities for seamless monitoring. This advanced technology allows healthcare providers to track the location and temperature of vaccines throughout the delivery process, ensuring their safety and efficacy.
Ankita Mittal, CEO of Enhanced Innovations, emphasizes the company's commitment to partnering with the public healthcare sector, stating, "Our focus is on partnering with the public healthcare sector, as that's where our solution can have the greatest impact." Their goal is to address the last-mile challenges in healthcare delivery, particularly in remote areas where access is limited.
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.