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Epidemic-Containing Beds

This Cheap Hospital Bed Prevents the Spread of Dangerous Infections

— January 11, 2017 — Lifestyle
This cheap hospital bed is designed to stop the spread of contagious illness during an epidemic outbreak. The Ubuntu Containment Bed is a low cost design solution, making it a viable option in developing countries and communities affected by poverty. The Senegalese invention also keeps patients comfortable.

Made with a simple bamboo frame, it would only take one person an hour to put together the cheap hospital bed. The Tyvek fabric loops around the bamboo to form a mattress and bed cover. The material also has microbial barrier properties to prevent infections, can easily be replaced with a new sheet and is decorated with local artwork and traditional graphics.

During the Ebola outbreak in 2014, resources and capacity were enormous problems. An affordable bed like this could make a difference should a similar health crisis occur.
Trend Themes
1. Affordable Epidemic Beds - Creating affordable beds that prevent the spread of infection during epidemic outbreaks in developing countries could improve global health and save lives.
2. Low-cost Health Designs - Designing simple and affordable health solutions, like the Ubuntu Containment Bed, could help improve access to healthcare in low-income communities.
3. Innovative Healthcare Materials - Developing new materials, like Tyvek, with microbial barrier properties could improve infection prevention and control in healthcare facilities.
Industry Implications
1. Healthcare - The healthcare industry could benefit from affordable and effective infection prevention solutions, such as the Ubuntu Containment Bed.
2. Manufacturing - Manufacturers could explore new materials, like Tyvek, to develop low-cost, microbial-resistant products for the healthcare industry.
3. International Aid - Organizations providing international aid and disaster relief could distribute affordable and easy-to-assemble beds like the Ubuntu Containment Bed to assist during epidemic outbreaks.
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