TED Talks Daily This refrigerator is saving lives | Norah Magero
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Dec 10, 2024 
Norah Magero, a TED Fellow and renewable energy expert from Kenya, shares her visionary project, VacciBox—a solar-powered refrigeration system designed to keep vaccines cold in off-grid areas. She emphasizes the importance of local manufacturing, showcasing how homegrown technologies can empower communities and transform healthcare. Norah highlights Africa's potential as a global technology innovator, calling for trust in local solutions and increased support for indigenous innovations to reshape the continent's future.
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Blackouts in Kenya
- Norah Magero experienced frequent blackouts in Kenya, impacting basic tasks like storing breast milk and getting vaccines.
- This personal experience motivated her to create Vaxibox.
Foreign Solutions' Reliability Issues
- Foreign-led solutions for power access in Africa often lack reliability due to inaccurate research.
- Norah Magero emphasizes the importance of understanding local community needs through direct engagement.
Demand for Cold Chain Solutions
- Norah Magero's research revealed a demand for solar-powered cold chain solutions among farmers and communities.
- This, along with her personal struggles with vaccine access, drove her to develop Vaxibox.