ANERT to set up vaccine cold storage facility at medical college hospital
The Hindu
Trial run of solar-powered system a big success, say officials
The Agency for New and Renewable Energy Research and Technology (ANERT), a nodal agency of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, is all set to introduce a hi-tech solar-powered vaccine cold storage facility at Kozhikode Medical College Hospital (KMCH) to support cost-effective and secure preservation of life-saving vaccines maintaining the adequate refrigerated cold chain network.
It is claimed to be the first such ANERT initiative in Kerala, where renewable energy is used to power a customised outdoor container with remote temperature monitoring system, closed-circuit television camera surveillance and walk-in option to easily access the stock. Only some flooring works are now remaining at the spot.
ANERT technicians and the medical college authorities have been working for the realisation of the unique project for over six months. The trial operation is claimed to be a big success, according to some of the senior officials with the medical college pharmacy. Officials with the Kerala State Medical Supplies Cooperation are also happy with the output of the system, which is expected to be commissioned within a few weeks.