Rapid response test kits have been developed in Senegal to support Africa efforts in performing mass test as part of measure to prevent the spread of the novel corona virus. The test kits are expected to confirm a positive or negative indication of a covid-19 patients within 10 minutes. Once researchers are done confirming tis test kit, mass production of the testing device will be done in the United Kingdom and Senegal. The country is currently working on manufacturing ventilators that will cost as less as $60 while a test kit will cost will cost one dollar
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology and Incas Diagnostics have also improved on test kits that would also help in testing samples at the comfort of one’s home within 20minutes. However, a little training would be required in how to use the device effectively. The device uses a finger-prick to detect two different types of antibodies produced by the body when it is fighting off Covid-19 infection at least seven days after infection – whether the person is showing symptoms or not. This would help scientists in Ghana get concrete ideas on getting an appropriate vaccine for the novel virus.
The college of engineering at KNUST is also working on a home-made prototype ventilator which would be affordable and accessible to all when necessary.
A hand washing device have also been invented in Ghana by Richard Kwarteng has been certified and approved by The Ghana standard authority for mass production to begin in the country.
