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Refreshing Development

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Global-Innovation Exchange

Project start date: 5/19/2012

Refreshing Development

Zambia

Piggy-backing essential medicines like ORS & ZINC on the Coca-Cola supply-chain to improve last mile delivery in low and middle-income countries

Proof of Concept

1 - 6 months

Last update: October 05, 2023

OverviewContributors

Challenge

Lack of access to essential medicines in rural and low-income regions. Traditional supply chains fail to reach these areas effectively, resulting in health crises and preventable deaths.

Description

The ColaLife Aidpod, a plastic container that fits into the empty spaces between crated bottles of Cola.The container serves multiple purposes: as a vessel to measure, mix, and drink the solution. The project leverages Coca-Cola's extensive supply chain to distribute ORS, zinc, hand soap, and educational materials packaged as anti-diarrheal kits called 'Kit Yamoyo'.

SDGs

Responsible Consumption and ProductionClean Water and SanitationGood Health and Well-being

Outcomes

Implemented in Zambia impacting rural areas through improved access to essential medicines.