INSTITUT INTERNATIONAL DE L’INGENIERIE DE L’EAU ET DE L’ENVIRONNEMENT, OUAGADOUGOU, BURKIN FASO. A soap that repels malaria has been recently developed by two African students. The two young inventors used local herbs in creating the wonder soap to make it even more affordable to the poor communities. They were also awarded with $25,000 by the Global Social Venture Competition for their innovative invention. They call their invention Faso Soap.
Currently, malaria is the leading cause of death in many countries in tropical Africa. 30-40% of hospital admissions in Africa are due to malaria. Also, it makes up about 40% of the total public health expenditure. Once it hits the consumer market, the Faso Soap will surely have a great impact in many African countries suffering from malaria.
The wonder soap that repels malaria is made from karate citronella and other secret herbs which make it even more effective against the dreaded decease brought by infected mosquitoes. Gerard Niyondiko, Technical Manager of Faso soap said that it will be made available first in African countries and then given to NGO for distribution.
Moctar Dembélé and Gérard Niyondiko are from Burkina Faso and Burundi . For the record, they are the first non American contestants to actually win the Global Social Venture Competition. With the creation of this soap that work miracles, combating malaria won’t have to cost a lot of money. This is especially in favor of poor communities who cannot afford to pay for costly medicines and vaccines to fight the deadly decease.
| Invention | Faso Soap |
|---|---|
| Organization | Institut International de l’Ingénierie de l’Eau et de l’Environnement, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso |
| Researcher | Moctar Dembélé and Gérard Niyondiko |
| Field(s) | Faso Soap, Anti-Malaria, Soap, Africa |
| Further Information | http://www.cp-africa.com/2013/04/21/african-students-invent-anti-malaria-soap-celebrating-african-solutions-to-african-problems/ |
