Malaria Monitor wristwatch

Juniper Foo | Jan 26, 2006

It's hard to know what's worse. Being stabbed by damn moskies. Or by a wristwatch that's supposed to do the deed four times a day. But if it's a question of life or death, what's an annoying little prick every few hours? Enter South African inventor Dr Gervan Lubbe's digital timepiece. This lances the wrist with a tiny needle four times a day and tests the blood for malaria parasites. If the parasite count tops 50, an alarm sounds and a brightly colored mosquito image flashes on the watch face. The wearer must then take three tablets. As backup, the watch's radio frequency transmits the wearer's information to a central computer, so health departments can ensure that those at risk take the tablets. Here's a Fear Factor trivia to take away: Malaria kills over one million people yearly, while making 300 million wretchedly ill. (picture from artist impression)

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Price: 1,700 rand (US$280)
Availability: Next month
Device: Wristwatch monitor
Basic specs: N.A.

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