6 amazing African inventions grip the attention of UK’s Royal Academy of Engineering

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Pelebox smart lockers

Invented by Neo Hutiri, a 30-year-old electrical engineer from South Africa, Pelebox smart lockers dispense chronic medication securely, helping patients in public health systems avoid long queues, and easing pressure on clinic staff.

Pic credit: James Oatway/Royal Academy of Engineering

This is how it works, according to the website of Pelebox:

A patient is enrolled into the local clinic’s collection program.

They are issued with a 6-month prescription for chronic medication.

Prepackaged medication is loaded into the pelebox smart locker.

The system sends a patient an OTP (one-time-pin) via SMS.

The patient arrives to collect medication at their self-service pelebox smart locker

Enters their cellphone number together with their OTP for confirmation.

A cubicle with their medication opens for collection.

Pelebox smart lockers can be placed at various locations such as shopping malls or at partner retail outlets.

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Mildred Europa Taylor

Mildred Europa Taylor is a writer and content creator. She loves writing about health and women's issues in Africa and the African diaspora.

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