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Idea - FICS

Vend-O-Protect

Team and Contact Details

Student Name School Degree Year Email
Iffa ZahidDepartment of Public HealthUndergraduateThird[email protected]
Eman Fatima SahirDepartment of Public HealthUndergraduateThird[email protected]

Inter School Idea ? No
Do you need expertises from another area: Yes
If Yes please provide details of expertises you need: Engineers for vending machine

Idea Details

Idea Name: Vend-O-Protect
Slogan: Safety First!
Supervisor Name: Ms. Huzaifa Akram
Supervisor Designation: Assistant Professor
Supervisor School: Other
Supervisor Department: Department of Public Health
Contact number: 03358661617
Email ID: [email protected]
Abstract:
    Pakistan stands as the 5th most populated country globally with contraceptive prevalence rate stagnated at still 34% due to barriers like hesitancy, non-availability, supply-demand issues, etc resulting in unplanned pregnancies, maternal mortality, increasing HIV cases in high-risk groups like transgenders, men having sex with men, homosexuals, prostitutes, etc.
What is the unmet need in society that your idea will fulfill ?
    It will help in control of overpopulation while allowing individuals to safely carry out sexual activity without fear of getting pregnant. It will also help in controlling increasing cases of HIV,AIDS in high-risk groups like transgenders, homosexuals as stated by NHS,R&C in a report recently.
Who needs it ? How many would benefit ?
   Individuals getting involved in any kind of sexual activity can benefit from proposed solution. This solution can act as a step in motivating these individuals to use protective measures to prevent getting infected with STDs, HIV as the element of feeling hesitant and ashamed will no longer exist.
How will the solution works
    Our solution involves installing small vending machines containing different contraceptive products which do not require installation by any trained healthcare personnel in areas allowing access to larger sets of population. The goal is to eliminate judgement and hesitancy associated with buying these products from a pharmacy or a salesperson. The machine will be easy to operate even for a lay man.
Who are your competitors ? How is your solution different
    Currently, there are no competitors in Pakistan. Some pilot projects have been carried out internationally with positive results. The solution is different as till now the vending machines are an emerging concept in Pakistan with use limited to snacks only and that too in only a few areas.
Status: new
Entry Date & Time: 2022-12-14 (1842)