The Lagos State Government has described as a game changer, the AmbuVent – ventilator – produced by a team of researchers from the University of Lagos.
The Commissioner for Science and Technology, Mr Hakeem Fahm, made the observation at the presentation of the AmbuVent to the government by the researchers.
Fahm said at the presentation that the device was a highly specialised equipment that cost millions of naira or dollars.”And here, we have a team of engineers, medical professionals and scientists working together to come up with a locally-sourced product that works. “You can have a big one as well as a miniature one that can be carried anywhere, which can be very useful for rural areas.”Because it is made in Nigeria, the researchers are cognisant of the fact that there are challenges of electricity; so, this device can operate with the regular power supply, battery and also can be solar-powered. It is a plus,” he said.
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