<p>Ensuring the availability of safe and accessible water is crucial for public health, whether it&#39;s for drinking, household use, agricultural purposes, or recreational activities. Despite this, a staggering 2.1 billion people globally lack access to clean and safe drinking water, leading to approximately 2.2 million deaths from waterborne diseases annually, with the majority occurring in Africa.</p> <p><br></p> <p>In this episode, I chat with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-renouard-a3729bb/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">John Renouard</a>, the founder and executive director of <a href="https://wholives.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">WHOLives</a>. Together, we delve into an engineering breakthrough pioneered by John and his team, aimed at enhancing access to clean water for marginalized communities. Their invention, dubbed the Village Drill, is a hand-powered device designed to drill boreholes and establish water wells at a fraction of the conventional cost. The Village Drill is transforming community health for millions of underserved people across Africa. </p> <p><br></p> <p>MedxTek Africa is produced and hosted by ⁠<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/samuel-oji-oti/">⁠Dr. Sam Oti⁠⁠</a>, and co-edited by ⁠<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/veronica2ojiambo/">⁠Veronica Ojiambo⁠⁠</a>. If you have any thoughts on this episode, or recommendations of African health innovators that you’d like us to host on the show, please reach out directly by email: sam.oti@alumni.harvard.edu or find us on Twitter or LinkedIn.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Please note that the MedxTek Africa Podcast is distinct from Dr. Oti&#39;s role as a Senior Program Specialist at Canada&#39;s International Development Research Centre. The information provided in this podcast is not medical advice, nor should it be construed or applied as a replacement for medical advice. The MedxTek Africa Podcast, its production team, guests and partners assume no liability for the application of the podcast&#39;s content.</p>

MedxTek Africa

Samuel Oti

Ep48 - An engineering breakthrough for clean water and good health

MAR 12, 202438 MIN
MedxTek Africa

Ep48 - An engineering breakthrough for clean water and good health

MAR 12, 202438 MIN

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<p>Ensuring the availability of safe and accessible water is crucial for public health, whether it&#39;s for drinking, household use, agricultural purposes, or recreational activities. Despite this, a staggering 2.1 billion people globally lack access to clean and safe drinking water, leading to approximately 2.2 million deaths from waterborne diseases annually, with the majority occurring in Africa.</p> <p><br></p> <p>In this episode, I chat with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-renouard-a3729bb/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">John Renouard</a>, the founder and executive director of <a href="https://wholives.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">WHOLives</a>. Together, we delve into an engineering breakthrough pioneered by John and his team, aimed at enhancing access to clean water for marginalized communities. Their invention, dubbed the Village Drill, is a hand-powered device designed to drill boreholes and establish water wells at a fraction of the conventional cost. The Village Drill is transforming community health for millions of underserved people across Africa. </p> <p><br></p> <p>MedxTek Africa is produced and hosted by ⁠<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/samuel-oji-oti/">⁠Dr. Sam Oti⁠⁠</a>, and co-edited by ⁠<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/veronica2ojiambo/">⁠Veronica Ojiambo⁠⁠</a>. If you have any thoughts on this episode, or recommendations of African health innovators that you’d like us to host on the show, please reach out directly by email: [email protected] or find us on Twitter or LinkedIn.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Please note that the MedxTek Africa Podcast is distinct from Dr. Oti&#39;s role as a Senior Program Specialist at Canada&#39;s International Development Research Centre. The information provided in this podcast is not medical advice, nor should it be construed or applied as a replacement for medical advice. The MedxTek Africa Podcast, its production team, guests and partners assume no liability for the application of the podcast&#39;s content.</p>