AWARD YEAR
2023
CATEGORY
Body
GOALS
Good Health & Well-being
KEYWORDS
home-based diagnosis, diagnostic kit, disease detection, healthcare
COUNTRY
Kenya
DESIGNED BY
TestSprint Diagnostics
WEBSITE
https://testsprint.co.ke
TestSprint's Carebox
A home-based diagnostic kit for diseases and infections.
How does it work?
The Carebox is a diagnostic kit that can quickly detect over 246 different diseases and infections in the comfort of your home or at a local drugstore or clinic. It requires only a sample of blood, sputum, or stool to perform the necessary tests and provide accurate results with minimal input from the user. The Carebox is compact in size, taking up about as much space as a medium water dispenser. It provides convenient and accessible point-of-care testing options for a wide range of conditions.
Why is it needed?
The Carebox is capable of diagnosing and detecting early signs of over 246 different diseases and infections, which can help to improve the user's overall health and well-being.
The Carebox is designed to address the problem of inadequate medical care, which can be caused by high medical costs, lack of access to quality medical facilities, lack of knowledge, and stigma or stress. These factors can prevent people from seeking timely medical attention, leading to ignoring symptoms and conditions until they become severe or life-threatening. This can result in irreversible damage or even fatalities from conditions that could have been effectively managed if diagnosed earlier. The Carebox aims to improve access to medical care and enable earlier detection and management of conditions that can be more effectively treated if caught earlier.
How does it improve life?
The Carebox is designed to decrease the amount of time spent worrying about health by bringing diagnostic capabilities closer to the user and their family, potentially reducing the time spent in medical facilities.
The goal is to create a future where hospital or clinic visits are not necessary for treatment.
The design aims to:
1) appeal to people who may feel socially awkward or uncomfortable seeking medical attention,
2) offer an affordable and cost-effective testing option for all users through low consumption of consumables.
3) serve as a portable, modern medical lab in underserved areas, capable of diagnosing over 246 diseases and infections,
4) use AI to recommend tests and interpret results in the context of the patient's history, helping to ensure that no conditions go undiagnosed and are detected as early as possible,
5) reduce the negative impact of diseases on individuals and society through early detection and treatment.