# Malaria-Detecting Smartphone Cases The 'Vasu' Provides a Malaria Diagnosis for Rural Inhabitants By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-06-03 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/malaria-diagnosis References: [damngeeky](http://www.damngeeky.com/2016/06/03/42723/vasu-innovative-3d-printed-smartphone-case-can-diagnose-malaria.html) The 'Vasu' is an innovative smartphone case that could help to provide a malaria diagnosis for those in developing parts of the world. Created by industrial design student Leroy Huikeshoven, the 'Vasu' case is currently designed to be used with the [Huawei](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huawei-mate-60-rs-ultimate-design) Ascend P6 smartphone. The internal components of the 'Vasu' case enable a small amount of blood to be analyzed to help provide a malaria diagnosis and get the person to treatment as soon as possible. The conceptual 'Vasu' could help to revolutionize third-world healthcare and enable healthcare professionals to obtain crucial data in a matter of moments without a lab. The 'Vasu' smartphone case is the winner of the Innovative Application Student Award from the Dutch company Luxexcel. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Remote Diagnostic Tools:** The 'Vasu' smartphone case demonstrates the potential for remote diagnostic tools to revolutionize healthcare in developing countries. - **Smartphone-enabled Healthcare:** The 'Vasu' smartphone case exemplifies the potential for smartphones to enable healthcare in remote and developing areas. - **Portable Medical Technology:** The 'Vasu' smartphone case illustrates the potential for portable medical technology to provide diagnostic support in areas without access to labs. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Telemedicine:** The 'Vasu' provides an opportunity for the telemedicine industry to expand by enabling remote diagnosis through the use of smartphones and other portable medical technology. - **Mobile Technology:** The 'Vasu' highlights the potential for mobile technology to revolutionize healthcare and diagnostic support in developing areas. - **Medical Device Manufacturing:** Manufacturers of medical devices have the opportunity to innovate and create portable diagnostic tools, such as the 'Vasu', to enable remote diagnosis and support in areas without access to labs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Virus-Detecting Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virusdetecting-smartwatch.md) - [AI Anemia Prevention Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rian-tiwari.md) - [Conscious Smartphone Detox Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muto.md) - [Mobile Healthcare Exam Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handheld-medical-device.md) - [Photo-Based Vitamin Deficiency Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vita-cam.md) - [Topographical Relaxation Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecue-case.md) - [Transforming Smartphone VR Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porket-vr-phone-case.md) - [Intuitive At-Home Medical Tests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dengue-home-test-kit.md) - [Self-Cleaning Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfcleaning-smartphone-case.md)