GSSHealth
Country: United States
Team Members: Paula Fernandes
Problem
Diagnostic labs in remote or resource-limited settings lack reliable electricity, undermining biosafety cabinets, diagnostics, and cold chain systems, which delays outbreak response.
Solution
Portable solar-powered diagnostic systems with battery backup are paired with molecular diagnostic platforms and biosafety infrastructure. Hybrid solar-UPS models are included for resilience.
Added Value:
The system ensures uninterrupted diagnostics even off-grid, reducing reliance on generators. It is modular, sustainable, and low-maintenance, providing a transformative solution for rural and fragile health systems.
Contribution to Global Biosecurity:
The solar-powered diagnostic system maintains safe and uninterrupted testing in off-grid or unstable environments. By securing diagnostic operations against energy disruptions and unauthorized handling of infectious materials, it advances global biosecurity through resilient and self-sufficient laboratory systems.
