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…not boiled ·         To increase access to clean water. A total of 600 stoves were produced and 300 households were profiled for the pilot project, to assess changes in attitude towards boiling water before drinking. A study to identify the impact of the use of the stoves on diarrhea incidence in children was then conducted.…

…compounds were tested under conditions of prolonged exposure to heat and humidity, and for both selenium and iodine speciation. In all the formulations that were tested, no changes in chemical forms of selenium and iodine were detected, confirming the proof-of-concept for this aspect of the work Outcome The analyses of all samples in the trial…

…village. The interventions appear promising as an approach to reduce child mortality caused by drowning in rural LMICs, such as Bangladesh. The project has led to policy changes in Bangladesh and has provided major contributions to the World Health Organization Global Report on Drowning: Preventing a Leading Killer (released by WHO in Geneva, November 2014). The project…

…and severe wasting (RMS 0.58, sensitivity 84.1%, specificity 92.3% and overall accuracy 86.2%). Results suggest this nutritional assessment system could aid public health programs to detect weight changes in children in a timely manner by getting accurate W/A results. Although sensitivity and specificity of H/A and W/H indicators are around 80%, overall accuracy was above…

…developed a low-cost optical adaptor for fluorescence quantification, using smartphones to allow the detection of corresponding target biomarkers by either fluorescence or fluorescence resonance energy transfer (FRET) changes. These fluorescence-intensity variations could be monitored with the eBioPhy fluorescence reader and a smartphone. Outcome The eBioPhy platform is based on the specific recognition and visualization of…

…to put nutrient monitoring into the hands of mothers using the non-invasive technique of near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS). Fingernail scanning can be done by mothers at home, and results are instantaneous and easy to interpret. With the 1000 Day Nutrient Monitor, each mother can repeatedly analyse her and her baby’s nutrient levels, informing proactive diet changes.

…felt timely follow-ups with patients improved, since the application prompted them to conduct visits. A generic version of mLabour has been created to publish on the CommCare Exchange for anyone to download and use. Building off the initial mLabour prototype, the team will work to validate the tool across multiple contexts in India, focusing primarily…

…subscription-based delivery system for improved sanitation, operated by a local enterprise in the Kilombero region of Tanzania. The business model offers delivery and maintenance of toilets in exchange for a small installation fee and a regular premium. Called “Choo Chapchap,” or fast toilet, the toilet can be assembled in two days and disassembled in half…

…sanitation facility technologies, solutions and techniques in India. Waste Stabilization Ponds (WSPs) are simple and efficient systems for waste water treatment in developing countries, especially in tropical climates. WSP systems include anaerobic, facultative and maturation ponds. A primary advantage of this approach is its low investment, operating and maintenance costs. 2.       Developing mathematical formulations for…

…ensure the cleanliness of surfaces, especially those that are frequently touched by patients, visitors and staff. The indicator area of the label begins as white and first changes colour to green when it is wiped by a liquid disinfectant solution. After a set period of time, the colour reverts to white to indicate that it…