The lack of accessible immunization techniques for otherwise preventable illnesses is a major cause of death in low-resource settings. Because health information networking and storage is often limited in these areas, health care workers are less likely to know when and what vaccines should be given to a specific patient at a given time.

Detailed description of the solution

The Hanseatic Institute of Technology is programming a simple biometrics program that uses a phone's camera to analyze the creases of a child's ears and feet in order to identify specific patients. These images will be sent to a central server, to which will send text messages back to parents and health care workers. The messages will include information regarding that unique patient's health and vaccination needs.

Designed by

• Designed by: Mohit Kumar of Hanseatic Institute of Technology
• Manufacturer (if different):
• Manufacturer location: Rostock, Germany

When and where it was tested/implemented

Funding Source

Recipient of Grand Challenges Explorations Grant

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