Anti-malaria wristwatch
A South African inventor has developed an anti-malaria wristwatch to help combat one of Africa's biggest killers by monitoring the blood of those who wear it and sounding an alarm when the parasite is detected…If the parasite count tops 50 an alarm sounds and a brightly-colored picture of a mosquito flashes on the watch face. The wearer must take three tablets that kill all traces of the disease within 48 hours. Lubbe was approached by a major mining company to develop the device after it found high levels of malaria among workers in Africa was hurting productivity.
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That is truly an impressive invention, and I am sure that it will go a long way to saving lives. It also doesn't surprise me that it stemmed from the private sector.
However, at the price of $280 per unit, I'm concerned that the people who really need them can't afford them. Perhaps a charity will arise to facilitate the purchase of these watches by people in developed countries for the populations in developing countries.
Posted by: David | Jan 18, 2006 5:30:22 PM
Im particularly interested in purchasing one of these wrist watches as i am heading for the D.R.C in a month or two.If anyone knows where i can purchase one.South Africa.Can give me a call on +27825513654
Posted by: david | May 4, 2006 2:16:23 AM
I think it's great when a watch company helps out local people. Any news on if this watch actually works? And will the common people there actually be able to purchase one, considering the price. In other news of a Swiss watch company helping out the community, Steinhart Watches donated to The Pavilion, which is a non-profit organization assisting in the rebuild of New Orleans. What a great city, such a sad event.
Posted by: E. Vanderbilt | Aug 6, 2006 4:48:56 PM
Interesting find there, thank you. I hope they do go to the general population, rather than simply 'most valued' employees. If anyone fancies finding out a bit more about watches, may I recommend www.newwatchtips.com ?
Posted by: ChrisM | Oct 31, 2006 6:04:00 AM
Well the people that can afford this watch are probably not the people that need this watch..
Posted by: B watch | Nov 26, 2006 8:11:16 PM